robotics in e-commerce
Amazon's AI-Powered Warehouse Automation: Balancing Technological Innovation and Human Employment Concerns
Oct 23, 2025 01:16 pm CST
Amazon showcases advanced AI and robotics systems including "Blue Jay" robotic arms that are transforming warehouse operations, while addressing concerns about potential job displacement. Despite claims that these technologies enhance worker experience, reports suggest automation could significantly reduce hiring needs even as e-commerce continues to grow.
Amazon Plans to Replace 500,000 Jobs with Robots: Inside the E-Commerce Giant's Automation Strategy
Oct 23, 2025 12:19 am CST
Amazon is moving toward automating 75% of its warehouse operations, potentially eliminating the need for 600,000 new hires by 2033 despite projected sales growth. Internal documents reveal cost-saving strategies, careful public relations planning, and a significant shift toward robotic processing that began with the company's $775 million acquisition of Kiva robotics in 2012.