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Re:Foxconn replaces '60,000 factory workers with robots' by SixSigma on Wednesday May 25, 2016 @04:33PM (#11772837)
We're at 4 double sided pumps, a roof, a sign and some CCTV. No people, no shop, no money.
Re:Foxconn replaces '60,000 factory workers with robots' by Grishnakh on Thursday May 26, 2016 @10:41AM (#11778291)
Why would they do that? There's no money in selling gas. Gas stations make all their money now selling food in the convenience store. The gas pumps are just a way to get you into the store. And they're moving upmarket, making custom sandwiches and hot meals, selling fresh fruit bowls, etc.
Re:Foxconn replaces '60,000 factory workers with robots' by ghaff on Wednesday May 25, 2016 @06:43PM (#11773749)
I've seen those in the US but they're very uncommon. I assume the store pays for itself and it's considered a positive feature of the gas station by many motorists.