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The Verge
3 days ago
- Automotive
- The Verge
Amazon is reportedly training humanoid robots to deliver packages
Future Amazon orders may be delivered to your door by a humanoid robot workforce. The Information reports that Amazon is developing AI software that will enable robots to operate as package delivery workers that are ferried around in Rivian electric vans, and will soon be ready to start real-world testing at a new facility. Citing an anonymous source 'involved in the effort,' The Information says that Amazon has almost finished constructing an indoor 'humanoid park' at one of the retail giant's San Francisco offices that's roughly the size of a coffee shop. The obstacle course reportedly contains one Rivian van for training purposes, with Amazon aiming to have humanoid robots 'hitch a ride in the back of Amazon's electric Rivian vans and spring out to deliver packages.' The report coincides with Amazon launching a new agentic AI team to help develop technologies that will power robots 'operating in Amazon distribution and logistics hubs.' In a statement to Silicon Valley, Amazon says that 'instead of rigid, specialized robots, we're creating systems that can hear, understand, and act on natural language commands, turning warehouse robots into flexible, multi-talented assistants.' Amazon is already using a variety of autonomous robots in its warehouse operations, including a trial of Agility Robotics' humanoid 'Digit' — a robot that was originally pitched for tasks like sitting in the back of vans and delivering packages, alongside other logistics uses. Amazon's training facility is a concerted effort to make this original vision a reality. The Information reports that a 'variety' of humanoid robots will be tested for package delivery at its facility, including a $16,000 unit from China-based Unitree. Hundreds of thousands of people currently handle delivery operations at Amazon globally. Amazon acquired the robotaxi company Zoox in 2020, suggesting a desire to fully automate end-to-end package delivery, from the warehouse to your front door.
Yahoo
11-05-2025
- Yahoo
Amazon driver purportedly poops on front porch of Los Angeles home
A Los Angeles family woke up to an interesting — and smelly — Mother's Day delivery on Sunday. A KTLA viewer submitted video showed an Amazon delivery driver climb up the stairs of the homeowner's front porch on Sunday to deliver a package. The home security footage showed what appeared to be a completely normal occurrence — until it wasn't. When the delivery driver walks away from the porch, she looks to be pulling up her pants. On the nearby porch, there sat what appeared to be human feces. The ground in front of the fecal matter appeared to be wet from an unknown substance as well. The viewer submitted another video of the planter outside of the property, where a dirty paper towel was littered onto the ground. KTLA has reached out to Amazon for a statement; however, the company did not immediately respond. 1 killed, 32 hospitalized after Mother's Day morning crash involving tour bus on 60 Freeway The viewer stated that they called Amazon and spoke to representative that was 'not apologetic.' No additional details were immediately made available. Luis Zuniga contributed to this report. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
