With Amazon debuting human-like robotics in its supply chain operations, it suggests that AI could in future work in collaboration with human workforces
Amazon has said that it has started testing human-like robot solutions at its robotics research and development site with the goal of performing repetitive tasks.
In particular, the company has started testing Digit, a two-legged robot that can grasp and lift items, which is being developed as a result of its partnership with Agility Robotics. Amazon has noted that the device will first be used to shift empty tote boxes, a ‘highly repetitive’ process.
In addition to being capable of stocking merchandise 75% more quickly and helping to deliver orders 25% faster, the robots are designed to work collaboratively with employees.