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Amazon Vulcan robot latest to join online retail giant’s 750,000 robots in workforce

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Amazon’s recent unveiling of its Project Vulcan underlines its position as a leader in warehouse automation.

Vulcan is a sophisticated robot equipped with a sense of touch; it features advanced force feedback sensors, can precisely handle a vast array of products, including delicate items, working collaboratively with human employees to enhance efficiency and safety within Amazon’s fulfillment centers.

This latest innovation demonstrates the online retail giant’s ongoing commitment to integrating cutting-edge robotics into its global operations. [Read more…] about Amazon Vulcan robot latest to join online retail giant’s 750,000 robots in workforce

Amazon unveils Project Vulcan: A ‘fundamental leap forward in robotics’ with a sense of touch

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Amazon, the world’s largest online retailer and one of the world’s biggest users of robotics technology, has recently unveiled Project Vulcan – a new robot designed to work alongside human employees in its warehouses and fulfillment centers.

This innovative robot is equipped with “force feedback sensors” at the end of its arm and grabbing tool, giving it a sense of touch.

This allows Vulcan to understand and control the amount of force it applies when pushing or grabbing items, enabling it to handle a wide range of products, including fragile ones, without causing damage. [Read more…] about Amazon unveils Project Vulcan: A ‘fundamental leap forward in robotics’ with a sense of touch