Amazon upgrades Proteus warehouse robot with natural language capabilities
By
Robert Hart
Crisped on the outside, thoughtful enough on the inside.
Summary
Amazon has unveiled an upgraded version of its Proteus warehouse robot that can understand and respond to natural language commands instead of requiring specialized coding. This AI-powered enhancement allows human workers to assign tasks to the robot as if communicating with a colleague. The development is part of Amazon's broader push toward warehouse automation, though the company maintains these robots are meant to support rather than replace human workers. The Proteus robot is a floor-level, autonomous system designed for heavy lifting and moving large carts throughout Amazon's fulfillment centers.
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The company insists its robot investments are designed to support, not replace, warehouse workers.
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