Amazon’s robots: Job destroyers or dance partners?


  • TECH
  • Thursday, 17 Aug 2017

Barry Tormoehlen, a maintenance technician at Amazon's fulfillment center in DuPont, vacuums the inside of a KIVA, one of Amazon's robots that are used to move items around the center, Monday, July 3, 2017. The KIVAs weigh 800 pounds each and can carry up to 3,000 pounds of merchandise. (Ellen M. Banner/Seattle Times/TNS)

NORTH READING, Massachusetts: Every day is graduation day at Amazon Robotics. 

Here's where the more than 100,000 orange robots that glide along the floors of various Amazon warehouses are made and taught their first steps. 

Win a prize this Mother's Day by subscribing to our annual plan now! T&C applies.

Monthly Plan

RM13.90/month

Annual Plan

RM12.33/month

Billed as RM148.00/year

1 month

Free Trial

For new subscribers only


Cancel anytime. No ads. Auto-renewal. Unlimited access to the web and app. Personalised features. Members rewards.
Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel for breaking news alerts and key updates!
   

Next In Tech News

Warren Buffett says AI may be better for scammers than society. And he’s seen how
England women's cricket coach using AI to pick team
Food critic Keith Lee is saving struggling restaurants one TikTok review at a time
In the US, scammers are targeting students with fake job offers
An AI-controlled fighter jet took the US Air Force leader for a historic ride. What that means for war
‘Everybody is vulnerable’: Fake US school audio stokes AI alarm
This annoying habit could be damaging your relationship, experts say
Paving the way for fully recyclable printed circuit boards
Career comeback: How these Malaysians overcame setbacks en route to success
Foxconn reiterates Q2 revenue to grow, posts record April sales

Others Also Read