en.Wedoany.com Reported - Amazon has released a new version of its fully autonomous warehouse robot, Proteus, which can accept employee instructions through natural language without the need for code or specialized software. Amazon stated that after the AI upgrade, employees can assign tasks directly to Proteus as if arranging work with a colleague, whereas previously it required control through specialized software.
Proteus has a low-profile, turtle-like appearance and is primarily responsible for moving heavy loads and large carts within Amazon warehouses. Scott Dresser, Vice President of Amazon Robotics, stated that after users inform Proteus of the tasks to be completed, the robot will autonomously determine priorities, plan routes, and schedule time.
The new generation of Proteus will also have a significantly expanded range of operation. Currently, Proteus only operates in loading and unloading areas, but the new system "can work anywhere items need to be moved." In the future, Proteus can be responsible for transporting containers that have just arrived, transferring containers between different workstations, and assisting employees at fulfillment centers and delivery stations.
This new system is still being piloted in Amazon's laboratories, and the company plans to deploy the new generation of Proteus to Europe in the first half of 2027. Proteus is part of Amazon's robotics development roadmap, and Amazon also plans to roll out the tactile-capable robot Vulcan and the collaborative tote handling system, first piloted in Barcelona, to more European sites over the next year.
Amazon stated that automation technology is also creating new jobs. The company noted that since introducing robots into its operations, it has hired hundreds of thousands of employees globally, and the robots are intended to support employees and improve operational efficiency, not to replace them.
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