Amazon deploys its one millionth robot, releases generative AI model | TechCrunch
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Amazon celebrated a major milestone with the deployment of its one millionth robot in warehouses, enhancing its automation capabilities. The company reported that 75% of global deliveries are now supported by robotic assistance. To further improve efficiency, Amazon announced the launch of DeepFleet, a generative AI model that increases the speed of robotic operations by 10%. New robots like Vulcan have been introduced with advanced features, and the company plans to open next-generation fulfillment centers, integrating more robots alongside human workers.
Amazon's robots have momentously reached a milestone of one million deployed in warehouses, marking a significant advancement in automation for their fulfillment process.
The company's new generative AI model, DeepFleet, enhances coordination of robot routes, yielding a 10% speed increase for its robotic fleet, improving efficiency.
The new Vulcan robot features advanced capabilities, including a sense of touch for handling inventory, showcasing the evolution and sophistication in Amazon's robotic technology.
Amazon is set to open 'next-generation fulfillment centers' that will feature ten times the current number of robots, integrating greater automation with human labor in warehousing.
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