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Amazon building 'humanoid park' to test delivery robots for packages: Report
Amazon is reportedly developing AI software for humanoid robots that could one day replace human delivery workers, according to The Information. A testing facility called a 'humanoid park' is being built at its San Francisco office to trial the technology. read more
Packages are transported on a conveyor belt at the Amazon warehouse, busy on Prime Day, in Melville, New York, U.S. File image/ Reuters
Amazon is developing software for humanoid robots that could eventually take 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 completing construction of a 'humanoid park,' an indoor obstacle course at one of the company's San Francisco, California offices, where it will soon test such robots, the report added.
The company is developing the artificial intelligence software that would power such robots, the report said, adding that Amazon plans to use hardware from other firms in its tests, for now.
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