Amazon Hits 1 Million Robots in Warehouses, Leverages AI for Efficiency Boost

Amazon announced a major milestone: it now has one million robots in its warehouses, with the latest addition deployed in Japan. This signifies a massive leap in Amazon's warehouse automation efforts, bringing its robot workforce close to equaling its human workforce. To further enhance efficiency, Amazon unveiled DeepFleet, a new AI model designed to optimize robot routing, promising a 10% increase in robotic fleet speed. Furthermore, Amazon developed the Vulcan robot, equipped with tactile sensors for more precise item handling. These advancements highlight Amazon's continuous investment in automation and its technological leadership in logistics.