The company is also enhancing delivery speed through innovations like using drones in certain regions and direct deliveries to homes and vehicles. A recent effort includes the use of artificial intelligence, as Amazon considers using humanoid robots powered by generative AI for delivering packages.
This project matches the ongoing growth in AI technology. While AI interactions are common through various computer platforms, progress in generative AI for robotics has only recently gotten to a point that allows humanoid robots to understand their surroundings and perform tasks independently.
Prototypes may include directing a Unitree G1 robot to exit a Rivian vehicle at a customer’s site, pick up a package, and finalize the delivery. These tests, taking place in a specially designed environment the size of a café, include replicating the Amazon delivery process by using a Rivian van.
Amazon is reviewing several humanoid robots, including the $16,000 Unitree G1 model, hoping successful trials will lead to future robotic deliveries. Amazon is working to enhance warehouse operations with a new team focused on robotics, the warehouse upgrades are being designed to help robots tackle a wider variety of tasks, and to improve delivery times for customers. Although the exact timeline for deploying AI-powered delivery robots is unclear, rapid advancements in robotics and AI indicate a near-future possibilities for package deliveries; but, with growing concerns that the cost will be paid by negative impacting Amazon’s employment rates.
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