Amazon deploys its 1 millionth robot, releases generative AI model

Amazon has reached a significant milestone by deploying its one millionth robot in its warehouses, marking 13 years of robotic integration since acquiring Kiva Systems in 2012. The latest robot was delivered to a fulfillment center in Japan, and this milestone signals that Amazon’s robotic workforce may soon equal its human workforce in its vast network of warehouses. Currently, robots assist in 75% of Amazon’s global deliveries, highlighting the extensive automation in its logistics operations. In addition to this milestone, Amazon unveiled a new generative AI model named DeepFleet, designed to optimize the coordination and routing of its warehouse robots. Developed using Amazon SageMaker and trained on proprietary warehouse and inventory data, DeepFleet is expected to boost the speed of the robotic fleet by 10%. Amazon has also advanced its robotic technology with models like the Vulcan robot, which features dual arms and tactile sensing capabilities to handle inventory more effectively. Furthermore, Amazon announced plans in October 2024 for new fulfillment centers with ten times the number of