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Amazon is experimenting with humanoid robots for warehouse work.

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[–] doeknius_gloek@feddit.de 0 points 1 year ago

I would have thought that building an automated warehouse starts with designing robots and warehouses that complement each other. Using humanoid robots seems strange - I doubt that evolution gave us the optimal shape to work in a warehouse.

He denied this would lead to job cuts, however, claiming that it “does not” mean Amazon will require fewer staff.

Sure thing. As if Amazons endgame isn't always to reduce costs and increase profits. They don't give a shit about their employees or people in general.