US EditionAmazon touts Vulcan, its first robot with a sense of 'touch'
- Amazon announced Vulcan, a new robot with a sense of touch, on May 6, 2025, at facilities in Spokane, Washington, and Germany.
- Amazon developed Vulcan to improve warehouse efficiency and safety by addressing challenges robots faced in handling crowded or high shelves.
- Vulcan uses AI-powered sensors to precisely control pressure and torque, allowing it to manipulate about 75% of items weighing up to 8 pounds at human-like speeds.
- Amazon stated Vulcan will work alongside humans without replacing them and create higher-skilled jobs maintaining and operating robots, as emphasized by director Aaron Parness.
- Vulcan’s deployment could reduce worker injuries, boost operational speed, and potentially save Amazon billions, while Amazon plans expanded use across warehouses globally.
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Amazon’s newest robot, made in Massachusetts, gains a sense of touch - The Boston Globe
Designed and manufactured at Amazon’s robotics operations outside Boston, the new bot, dubbed Vulcan, can place an item in a storage bin while carefully nudging other items out of the way.
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