rewrite this title Amazon Unveils New Robot That Can Feel Objects It Touches

Amazon’s new robot, developed for use in its warehouses, can prepare orders and feel objects it touches.

Amazon has introduced Vulcan, its new AI-powered warehouse robot with a sense of touch. The company states that Vulcan is revolutionizing Amazon’s warehouse operations by taking over many tasks previously performed by humans.

Aaron Parness, Amazon’s Director of Applied Science, described Vulcan as a “fundamental leap in robotics.” This robot, which can “feel” its environment beyond just seeing, is far more sensitive and capable than any robot Amazon has used to date. It is particularly adept at picking and placing items, especially in compact and fabric-lined storage bins.

Get to Know Amazon’s New Robot, Vulcan:

Vulcan’s hardware includes two arms. One is equipped with force sensors and can calculate when to make contact with an object and how much speed and force to apply. The other has a suction cup gripper and, thanks to an integrated AI-powered camera, avoids accidentally picking up multiple items.

The artificial intelligence also enables Vulcan to learn through physical feedback. Over time, it improves itself by analyzing how the objects it touches behave. Amazon believes that Vulcan will become more efficient with each passing day thanks to these features.

Currently active in warehouses in Spokane, Washington, and Hamburg, Germany, Vulcan has successfully prepared over half a million orders to date. It’s primarily used for picking items that are either very high or very low, saving human employees from having to bend down or climb ladders. Amazon believes this will increase job safety and reduce injuries.

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