Amazon has introduced Vulcan, its first robot capable of sensing touch, designed to handle a broader range of items in fulfillment centers. This advancement allows for more efficient sorting and stowing of products. The Vulcan robot can work 20-hour shifts, aiding human employees by reaching items in both high and low bins, eliminating the need for ladders or crouching. According to Amazon, human workers remain essential for overseeing complex roles and maintaining the robotics system, reflecting the company's belief in a balanced mix of human and robotic labor.
In the past, when industrial robots have unexpected contact, they either emergency stop or smash through that contact," Amazon director of applied science Aaron Parness said in a statement.
Vulcan works alongside our employees, and the combination is better than either on their own," Parness said.
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