Amazon prepares to test humanoid robots for deliveries: Reports
Amazon is developing software for humanoid robots that could eventually take over the jobs of delivery workers, The Information reported on Wednesday, citing a person familiar with the matter.
Reuters could not immediately confirm the report.
Amazon is reportedly completing construction of a 'humanoid park,' an indoor obstacle course at one of the company's San Francisco, California offices, where it will soon begin testing such robots, the report added.
The company is developing the artificial intelligence software that would power the robots, and for now plans to use hardware from other companies in its tests, the report said.
Amazon did not immediately respond to a request for comment outside its regular business hours.
In a series of announcements on Wednesday, Amazon showcased how stockroom robots, delivery personnel and its massive warehouses will all benefit from a significant infusion of AI, accelerating the process of getting packages to customers' doorsteps.
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