Amazon Robotics - the 8 Robots

What is the primary goal of Amazon's robotics technology?

• To reduce the cost of packaging materials

• To increase the number of robots in fulfillment centers

• To make workdays safer, easier, and more productive

• To replace human workers entirely

Which robotic system is responsible for consolidating inventory at Amazon?

• Hercules

• Titan

• Sequoia

• Proteus

What is the function of the Hercules robot?

• To lift heavy items

• To transport inventory to storage

• To package customer orders

• To bring pods of items to employees

Which robot can lift twice as much as Hercules?

• Titan

• Robin

• Sequoia

• Cardinal

What does the Sparrow robot do?

• Navigates freely throughout the site

• Picks up and moves individual items into totes

• Sorts packages at the outbound dock

• Creates made-to-fit paper bags

What is the purpose of the Packaging Automation system?

• To create plastic bags

• To sort packages by size

• To pack orders with sustainability in mind

• To transport packages to the loading dock

Which robot was the first robotic arm deployed by Amazon Robotics?

• Proteus

• Cardinal

• Robin

• Sparrow

What is the main task of the Cardinal robot?

• To create recyclable packaging

• To navigate the fulfillment center

• To select and place packages into carts

• To lift heavy packages

What distinguishes Proteus from other mobile robots?

• It is confined to specific areas

• It uses a 3D camera for navigation

• It is fully autonomous and navigates freely

• It can lift heavier items

How does Amazon plan to use its robotics systems in the future?

• To focus solely on packaging

• To reduce the number of robots

• To scale them to existing facilities

• To replace all human workers