Amazon’s new robotic tech set to make work easier, safer for employees

Amazon recently revealed a showcase of new robot it has been working on. Amazon also revealed that the company currently has over 5,20,000 robotic drive units, which work hand-in-hand with employees to make the workplaces safer and more efficient than ever. Robotics like the Proteus and the Cardinal are the latest tech Amazon has been working on and investing in. Here’s all you need to know about them.

Proteus

A fully autonomous mobile robot, the Proteus is capable of automatically moving through Amazon facilities using “advanced safety, perception and navigation technology developed by Amazon.” The robot was designed to be used around employees and hence, doesn’t have to be confined to enclosed areas.