Using Robotics to Reduce Food Waste

The video discusses the collaboration between Amazon and Hippo Harvest over 15 months to bring a new product to market. It covers the economic viability of the project, emphasizing the dual goals of reducing carbon emissions and profitability. The discussion includes plans for scaling and market expansion, the impact of technology on the workforce, and Amazon's role in the project's success. The video concludes with a positive review of the product.

What were the two main goals of the Amazon and Hippo Harvest collaboration?

• To drive down costs and improve investment quality

• To increase the number of products and reduce packaging

• To enhance marketing and increase shelf life

• To expand internationally and reduce labor

What is the dual mandate of the Amazon Climate Pledge fund?

• To increase sales and reduce costs

• To expand globally and improve technology

• To reduce carbon emissions and achieve profitability

• To enhance customer satisfaction and reduce waste

What phase is the project currently in regarding scaling?

• Market saturation

• International expansion

• Full-scale production

• Crawl, walk, run experimentation

How are robots expected to impact the workforce in agriculture?

• They will reduce the need for any labor

• They will completely replace human workers

• They will only be used for packaging

• They will create new jobs in servicing and quality control

What role does Amazon play in Hippo Harvest's success?

• Amazon acts as a catalyst but success is also due to proven entrepreneurs

• Amazon is the sole reason for Hippo Harvest's success

• Amazon handles all marketing and sales

• Amazon provides all the technology needed