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Understanding the pace and direction of smart robotics innovation is critical to scaling and operational agility.<\/span>\u00a0<\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">This exclusive Gartner\u00ae report offers strategic insights into the current maturity, adoption, and viability of robotics and drone technologies in warehouse environments.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:319,&quot;335559739&quot;:319}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">In this Gartner\u00ae <span class=\"TextRun SCXW3323546 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW3323546 BCX0\">Hype Cycle<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun Highlight SCXW3323546 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun CommentStart CommentHighlightPipeRest CommentHighlightRest SCXW3323546 BCX0\">\u2122<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW3323546 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