Amazon has officially deployed its 1,000,000th warehouse robot, a staggering milestone that signals the dawn of full automation. Powered by a cutting-edge AI foundation model, these robots don’t just move boxes—they autonomously sort, pack, and transport goods with jaw-dropping precision. The goal? Fully automated fulfillment centers with minimal human involvement, boosting safety and speed.
This tech leap, recently launched in the UK, builds on years of robotic innovation at Amazon.
“Our new AI technology will make the world’s largest fleet of industrial mobile robots smarter and more efficient,” said an Amazon spokesperson.
Public reaction is mixed—while tech enthusiasts on Reddit call it “the future we dreamed of,” others fear it’s “pushing humans out” of logistics jobs.
Could this be the blueprint for all industries? Amazon claims it frees humans for “higher-value” work, but what happens when robots outnumber us? Share your thoughts—will automation save or doom us?
Sources: About Amazon, CNBC
