The US Postal Service is buying robots to sort small packages

The US Postal Service awarded a $39 million contract to a company that makes automated sorting machines. These machines will handle small packages and letters, which means fewer people will sort mail by hand.

The US Postal Service has been trying to modernize its operations for years, often facing budget constraints and union resistance. This purchase shows a concrete step towards automating more of its core functions. It means the Postal Service is investing in technology to handle increasing package volumes more efficiently, which could change how mail is processed across the country.