Meet the Robots Filling Your Cyber Monday Amazon Orders

Meet the Robots Filling Your Cyber Monday Amazon Orders

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Amazon has introduced 15,000 robots in its US warehouses, made by Kiva, a company it acquired in 2012. These robots, weighing 320 pounds, can carry up to 750 pounds. They autonomously retrieve items from the warehouse and bring them to workers for shipping. This system is fast and space-efficient, reducing unloading time and increasing inventory capacity. Robots can operate 24/7, fulfilling orders every 20 seconds, enhancing Amazon's efficiency.

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How many new robotic employees has Amazon deployed in its US warehouses?

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What is the weight of the robots used in Amazon warehouses?

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Describe how the robots navigate to retrieve items in the warehouse.

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What are the two advantages of using robots in Amazon warehouses?

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How often can the robots fulfill an order?

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