Picking with a robot colleague: A systematic literature review and evaluation of technology acceptance in human–robot collaborative warehouses

•Human–robot collaboration (HRC) acceptance is studied via a literature review.•HRC in warehouses is considered and an analysis framework is established.•The review is based on the Unified Theory of Acceptance and Use of Technology.•Critical factors influencing HRC acceptance in warehouses are analyzed.•The results support future research and practical HRC implementation in warehouses.