US EditionAmazon unveils new robot, with 'finesse'
- Amazon unveiled Vulcan, a new robot with a human-like sense of touch, at its Delivering the Future event on May 8, 2025, in Dortmund, Germany.
- This launch follows years of Amazon using robotics in warehouses and addresses previous limitations by enabling precise item handling once possible only by humans.
- Vulcan is capable of detecting, sensing, and expertly handling items stored at various heights, minimizing the necessity for workers to climb ladders or frequently bend down.
- Amazon states that Vulcan improves warehouse efficiency and safety by managing approximately 75% of items, enabling employees to dedicate more time to complex, value-added tasks; according to Aaron Parness, the robot goes beyond mere visual perception by incorporating tactile sensing capabilities.
- The rollout may intensify debate about automation's impact on warehouse jobs as labor groups express concern over worker displacement despite Amazon's insistence humans remain essential for oversight and judgment.
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