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NDTV
4 days ago
- Automotive
- NDTV
End Of Human Delivery Workers? Amazon Testing Humanoid Robots That 'Spring Out' Of Vans
E-commerce giant Amazon is preparing to deliver orders to its customers' doors via a humanoid robot workforce. These robots would "spring out" of the vans and deliver the orders and eventually take the jobs of the delivery workers, according to a report in The Information, as cited by The Guardian. The tech behemoth has already built a "humanoid park" at its San Francisco office to test the delivery robots. An indoor obstacle course, about the size of a coffee shop, is being used to test the agility of the robots. Amazon is hoping that the robots will be able to travel in its Rivian vans and expedite the deliveries. Currently, Amazon has 20,000 Rivians in the US and has placed one of teh vans in the testing maze. Once the robots have aced the humanoid park, they will be taken for 'field trips' in the real world, where the robots will attempt to deliver packages to homes. Amazon is developing the artificial intelligence (AI) software that would power such robots, adding that the company plans to use hardware from other firms in its tests, for now. Robots and Amazon Even with a human driver, a robot could theoretically speed up drop-off times by visiting one address while the human employee delivers to another. The company is also hoping to include Zoox, a robotaxi company it acquired in 2020, to fully automate end-to-end package delivery -- from the warehouse to the customer's front door. The $2 trillion company is already using a variety of autonomous robots in its warehouse operations. It has deployed Digit robot, developed by Agility Robotics, which allows employees to hand off work to humanoids and become a 'robot manager'. Last year, Amazon was given permission to test-fly drones beyond a human controller's line of sight in the UK, paving the way for using the technology in home delivery.
Irish Examiner
5 days ago
- Automotive
- Irish Examiner
Amazon ‘testing humanoid robots to deliver packages'
Amazon is reportedly developing software for humanoid robots that could perform the role of delivery workers and 'spring out' of its vans. The $2tn (€1.75tn) technology company is building a 'humanoid park' in the US to test the robots, said the tech news site the Information, citing a person who had been involved in the project. The Information reported that the robots could eventually take the jobs of delivery workers. It is developing the artificial intelligence software that would power the robots but will use hardware developed by other companies. The indoor obstacle course being used for the tests at an Amazon office in San Francisco is about the size of a coffee shop, the report said, with the company hoping that the robots will be able to travel in Amazon's Rivian vans and make deliveries from them. Even with a human driver behind the wheel, a robot could theoretically speed up drop-off times by visiting one address while the human employee delivers to another. Amazon also has an interest in self-driving vehicles through its Zoox unit. Amazon has more than 20,000 Rivians in the US and has placed one of the vans in the humanoid testing zone, according to the report. Once it has tested the robots in the humanoid park, it plans to take them on 'field trips' in the real world where they will attempt to deliver packages to homes. Robot trials Amazon has already conducted trials with humanoid robots, deploying devices developed by the US company Agility Robotics in its warehouses. The chief executive of Agility, Peggy Johnson, told the Guardian last year that the company's Digit robot allowed employees to hand off work to humanoids and become a 'robot manager'. Last year Amazon was given permission to test-fly drones beyond a human controller's line of sight in Britain paving the way for using the technology in home delivery. Prof Subramanian Ramamoorthy, the chair of robot learning and autonomy at the University of Edinburgh, said Amazon had a respected robotics team and its reported focus on 'last mile' delivery was not a surprise. The humanoid robot hardware capable of carrying out such a task is coming available, and the field is developing rapidly, he said. However, he added, the challenge is to achieve reliable performance outside highly constrained environments such as the reported 'humanoid park'. He said: 'If Amazon restricts the scope, which means using relatively clear driveways and standard layouts of doors and surroundings, then the task would be quite a bit simpler. As the environments become more complex and variable, and others enter the picture – such as pets and small children – the problems become harder.' Amazon has been contacted for comment. The Guardian Read More High Court grants TikTok stay on suspension of data transfers to China
Yahoo
16-05-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Rivian (RIVN) Target Trimmed to $18 After Q1 Beat
Rivian Automotive (RIVN, Financials) delivered a better-than-expected quarter, but slower shipments and macro pressures led Wedbush to trim its price target to $18. The firm kept its Outperform rating, betting on Rivians long-term potential. Warning! GuruFocus has detected 7 Warning Signs with RIVN. Rivians Q1 revenue came in at $1.24 billion, outpacing the $997.7 million Wall Street expected. The company also posted a smaller adjusted EBITDA loss of $300 million, beating forecasts from both Bank of America and broader consensus. Despite the upside, Rivian cut its full-year delivery outlook to 40,00046,000 vehicles. Q1 deliveries fell to 8,640 down 36% from a year ago. The drop comes as Rivian works to lower costs and stay on track for profitability. Bright spots included software and services revenue, which jumped to $318 million from $214 million. Gross margin improved to 17%, with a second straight quarter of positive gross profit ($26 million), helped by regulatory credits and Volkswagen (VOWG_p) payments tied to their partnership. Rivian also teased a fall event AI and Autonomy Day to outline its next steps in driver-assist tech and data-driven autonomy features. Wedbush says the long-term thesis remains intact, but macro uncertainty and cost discipline could weigh on short-term performance. Track insider activity. Check the Peter Lynch valuation. This article first appeared on GuruFocus. Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
Yahoo
16-05-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Rivian (RIVN) Target Trimmed to $18 After Q1 Beat
Rivian Automotive (RIVN, Financials) delivered a better-than-expected quarter, but slower shipments and macro pressures led Wedbush to trim its price target to $18. The firm kept its Outperform rating, betting on Rivians long-term potential. Warning! GuruFocus has detected 7 Warning Signs with RIVN. Rivians Q1 revenue came in at $1.24 billion, outpacing the $997.7 million Wall Street expected. The company also posted a smaller adjusted EBITDA loss of $300 million, beating forecasts from both Bank of America and broader consensus. Despite the upside, Rivian cut its full-year delivery outlook to 40,00046,000 vehicles. Q1 deliveries fell to 8,640 down 36% from a year ago. The drop comes as Rivian works to lower costs and stay on track for profitability. Bright spots included software and services revenue, which jumped to $318 million from $214 million. Gross margin improved to 17%, with a second straight quarter of positive gross profit ($26 million), helped by regulatory credits and Volkswagen (VOWG_p) payments tied to their partnership. Rivian also teased a fall event AI and Autonomy Day to outline its next steps in driver-assist tech and data-driven autonomy features. Wedbush says the long-term thesis remains intact, but macro uncertainty and cost discipline could weigh on short-term performance. Track insider activity. Check the Peter Lynch valuation. This article first appeared on GuruFocus. Sign in to access your portfolio
Yahoo
19-02-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
2025 Rivian R1T, R1S California Dune Editions Look Fit for the Desert
Rivian has launched its first special-edition models, the and California Dune Edition. Their exteriors wear a tan paint job, with the option to match the same hue on the 20-inch wheels that come as part of the standard All-Terrain package. The cabin features a two-tone look, with a Black Mountain upper section and a Sandstone lower section. The Rivian R1T truck and R1S SUV received comprehensive updates for the 2025 model year, bringing tweaked exterior styling, a lithium-iron-phosphate chemistry in the standard battery, and a new drive unit in the Tri-Motor and Quad-Motor powertrains. Now, Rivian is enhancing the R1 duo even further with the California Dune Edition, a special version of the R1T and R1S that gets a desert-inspired paint job and standard off-road gear. This marks the first time Rivian has launched a limited-edition variant of its R1 line of vehicles. The special-edition model is differentiated from standard Rivians by an all-new paint color called, unsurprisingly, California Dune. The color was inspired by Southern California's beautiful dunes. The vehicles also wear an exterior Darkout package to accentuate the contrast between the badging and the tan paint job. Inside, each California Dune Edition sports a hue called Sandstone on the lower section of the cabin with a Black Mountain upper half. The interior also features flooring material that's supposed to be easy to clean, with Sandstone floor mats to match the seats, center console, and door panels. The California Dune Edition is based around the R1 models' Tri-Motor setup, which packs three electric motors spitting out a whopping 850 horsepower and 1103 pound-feet of torque. This allows the electric SUV and electric truck to rip from zero to 60 mph in a claimed 2.9 seconds. The Tri-Motor powertrain also features a Soft Sand drive mode, which ties in nicely with the California Dune theme. The special Rivians also come fitted with the All-Terrain package as standard. Normally a $3700 add-on, the package adds 20-inch wheels, a spare tire, and a reinforced underbody shield. The wheels are offered here with two finishes, either a darkened look or a California Dune paint that matches the rest of the body. The inclusion of the All-Terrain package does knock the Tri-Motor powertrain's EPA-rated range from 371 miles to 329 miles. The California Dune models also feature a couple of unique accessories. There are black MAXTRAX traction boards that live atop the roof rack, which also get a darkened appearance. On the R1T pickup truck, there is also a standard powered tonneau cover, which got a revised design for 2025. Rivian didn't say how many examples of the California Dune models will be built, but it did describe the model as limited editions. The special Rivians are available to order now, with the R1T California Dune Edition starting at $99,900 and the R1S California Dune Edition starting at $105,900. You Might Also Like Car and Driver's 10 Best Cars through the Decades How to Buy or Lease a New Car Lightning Lap Legends: Chevrolet Camaro vs. Ford Mustang!
