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Amazon debuts a warehouse robot with a sense of ‘touch’
- Amazon introduces a new warehouse robot named Vulcan that can sense the items it touches.
- Vulcan has two arms with one arm rearranging items in compartments and the other arm equipped with a camera and suction cup to grab items.
- The robot uses force sensors and touch feedback to pick around 75% of Amazon’s stock and can self-improve over time.
- Vulcan has been deployed in Washington and Germany and has processed half a million orders, aiming to enhance warehouse efficiency.
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Amazon’s Vulcan robot uses force sensing to stow items
- Amazon has introduced a new robot named Vulcan that utilizes force and touch sensing for material handling tasks, specifically designed to automate the replenishment of shelves in warehouses.
- Vulcan is equipped with force feedback sensors and AI, allowing it to pick and stow around 75% of items in Amazon warehouses with precision and speed comparable to human workers.
- The robot's advancements are expected to enhance operational efficiency, workplace safety, and reduce physically demanding tasks for human employees by applying the right amount of force for managing various products.
- Aaron Parness, Director of Applied Science at Amazon Robotics, highlighted the significance of touch and force sensing in robotics, addressing the crucial role they play in manipulation and physical intelligence.
- The ability to sense force enables Vulcan to handle tasks such as putting items into mailers, handling groceries, and packaging deliveries more efficiently, allowing for faster responses and improved item handling.
- Vulcan is part of Amazon's efforts to enhance robotic manipulation capabilities, with other robots like Sparrow and Cardinal also being deployed for different picking applications, paving the way for future developments in touch sensing technology.
- The focus on automating the stowing of items in upper bin rows with Vulcan aims to reduce worker injuries in Amazon's warehouses, especially targeting hard-to-access areas and improving overall safety.
- Amazon's injury rates have been historically higher compared to other warehouses, but efforts like the Vulcan robot implementation are aimed at improving workplace safety and efficiency.
- Vulcan is currently operational in Amazon's warehouses in Spokane, Washington, and Hamburg, Germany, showcasing the company's commitment to leveraging advanced robotics in improving its warehouse operations.
- This development represents one of the initial applications of advanced force and touch sensing in Amazon's robotics arsenal, with plans to expand these capabilities to other warehouse operations in the future.
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Amazon says its new warehouse robot can work 20-hour shifts and 'feel' items
- Amazon introduces new robot named Vulcan that can sense touch and work 20-hour shifts.
- Vulcan robot helps in handling a wider selection of oddly shaped items than older models and uses force-feedback sensors.
- The robot complements human workers by reaching items from high and low bins, allowing human workers to focus on mid-height bins.
- Amazon plans to deploy more Vulcan units across the US and Europe in the upcoming years while emphasizing the importance of human workers for higher-tech roles.
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Amazon introduces Vulcan: an AI-powered warehouse robot with a sense of touch
- Amazon unveiled a new warehouse robot named Vulcan during its Delivering the Future event in Germany, featuring a sense of touch.
- Vulcan is the first robot with a sense of touch to assist workers in Amazon's fulfillment centers, addressing the limitation of traditional robots being 'numb and dumb.'
- Built on advancements from Physical AI, Vulcan uses force feedback sensory information to interact with the physical world in a more human way.
- Amazon plans to deploy Vulcan to more warehouses in the United States and Germany by 2026, aiming to work alongside employees to improve efficiency and safety in the fulfillment process.
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Amazon to invest $4B in Chile to launch AWS infrastructure region
- Amazon is investing over $4 billion in Chile to build an AWS infrastructure region by 2026, aimed at supporting new and existing AWS customers.
- The investment includes establishing three availability zones in Chile, hiring local talent, and utilizing advanced AWS technologies like artificial intelligence and machine learning.
- The new AWS region in Chile will cater to the growing demand for cloud services in Latin America, benefiting organizations like LATAM Airlines, Agrosuper, and Andrés Bello National University.
- This investment follows Amazon's previous efforts in Chile, such as launching AWS Outposts and providing private connectivity and AWS Local Zones for customers in the country.
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Amazon's Popular New Drone Is 71% Off for a Limited Time, and Shoppers Say It's 'Perfect' for Beginners
- Amazon is offering a 71% discount on the Loiley Drone with 2K Camera priced at $50, down from $170, making it a popular choice for beginners.
- The drone features a classic quadcopter design, single-button take-off and landing support, simplistic joystick controls, and a mounted 2K camera for live-viewing on your phone.
- The compact and lightweight drone measures 5-by-3-by-2 inches, avoids FAA registration requirements, and has a flight time of 26 minutes with two included batteries.
- Customers praise the Loiley drone as easy to fly, stable, and great for beginners, with one user noting its suitability for indoor flights and practice purposes.
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Amazon Claims Breakthrough With Robots That Can ‘Feel’ Items
- Amazon claims a breakthrough in robotics with a robot that has a sense of touch called Vulcan.
- Vulcan is Amazon's first robot with a sense of touch built on advances in robotics, engineering, and physical AI.
- Amazon previously worked on robots like Scout, Digit, and Sequoia to improve deliveries and operations.
- Vulcan's sense of touch aims to make workers' jobs easier and safer while enhancing order efficiency.
- Vulcan can pick and stow items using advanced robotics, engineering, and physical AI, improving operational tasks.
- Unlike typical robots, Vulcan can feel and react to unexpected contact due to its sense of touch.
- Vulcan's technology allows it to manipulate items within storage compartments efficiently and prevent damage.
- Vulcan uses end-of-arm tooling for manipulation similar to how a human uses hands and fingers.
- Amazon aims to deploy Vulcan in Europe, the UK, and the US to enhance operational efficiency and support employees.
- Vulcan's self-learning capabilities and sense of touch mark a significant advancement in robotics according to Amazon.
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Renault 4 E-Tech Electric named EV of the year, Pegasus Spyware maker ordered to pay WhatsApp $167m
- Renault 4 E-Tech electric named 'Electric Car of the Year' at TopGear.com Electric Car Awards 2025, also won 'Best Compact EV' category.
- GTA 6 Trailer 2 by Rockstar has been watched over 45 million times within 12 hours of release on YouTube.
- Apple to release iOS 18.5 update with new features including notification to parents when Screen Time passcode is entered on a child's device.
- Amazon develops robot named Vulcan with a sense of touch, capable of handling three-quarters of items in its warehouses.
- Pegasus spyware maker ordered to pay WhatsApp $167m for hacking 1,400 people in 2019, enabling authoritarian regimes to monitor individuals.
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Amazon Introduces First Robot With Sense of Touch
- Amazon debuts Vulcan, a fulfillment center robot with a sense of touch, enhancing its capabilities in handling objects with finesse.
- Vulcan is a significant advancement in robotics, enabling Amazon robots to grasp objects with a human-like touch and avoid causing damage during operations.
- The robot uses physical artificial intelligence and has force feedback sensors to understand how much force it applies when manipulating objects, contributing to its precision.
- Amazon's introduction of Vulcan comes as the company looks to leverage robotics and AI to improve efficiency and cost savings in its operations.
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New World adds a new armor and mount as rewards for this year’s Springtide Bloom event
- New World's Springtide Bloom event is set to return on May 13th and will run through June 2nd, offering players a non-combat activity of battling Wispy-Wasps and gathering materials.
- During the event, players need to defeat Wispy-Wasps guarding Wispyblooms to gather materials like Wispy Sprigs and unique bloom drops, which can be exchanged for event tokens and rewards at the Springtide Shop.
- To participate in the event, players need to be at least over level 20 in the game.
- New rewards for this year's Springtide Bloom event include the Abigail mount, Springtide armor pattern, and Viridian skin set, available for players to earn through Event Reputation and tokens.
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Prime Day 2025: Boost Sales with These 5 Seller Tips
- Prime Day 2025 is on July 15-16, offering an opportunity for Amazon sellers to boost sales and win new customers.
- To prepare for Prime Day, sellers need to ensure their inventory, pricing, listings, and sourcing strategy are well-managed.
- Checking inventory is crucial to avoid stockouts; using Fulfillment by Amazon increases visibility and buyer confidence.
- Repricing tools are essential for Prime Day to stay competitive; automated repricers like Sellery and BuyBoxBuddy can help.
- Optimizing Amazon listings with high-quality images, clear benefits, and relevant keywords can improve conversion rates.
- Creating deals like exclusive discounts or coupons can attract Prime Day shoppers looking for deals.
- Using tools like Profit Bandit for sourcing can provide real-time data to make profitable decisions before Prime Day.
- Acting now by stocking up, repricing smartly, optimizing listings, creating deals, and sourcing wisely is key to success on Prime Day.
- The right tools mentioned in the article, such as BuyBoxBuddy, Sellery, and Profit Bandit, can help sellers maximize their Prime Day sales.
- SellerEngine's Elena provides valuable insights and practical advice for Amazon sellers to navigate Prime Day successfully.
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Amazon develops a robot that ‘feels’ touch, just like its human workers
- Amazon has developed a new AI-infused warehouse robot named Vulcan with a sense of touch, capable of picking and stowing three-quarters of items in their warehouses.
- Vulcan uses force-sensitive arms to rearrange and pick items in fabric-covered compartments, with AI integration for learning and improvement over time.
- The robot has been operational in Spokane, Washington, and Hamburg, Germany, processing half a million orders, enhancing worker safety by handling items from top and bottom stacks.
- While Vulcan is assisting in picking items, Amazon insists on human-robot collaboration for efficiency, stating that 100% automation is not believed in.
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M&S cyber attack should be ‘wake up call’, maker of Pegasus Spyware ordered to pay WhatsApp $167m
- M&S, Co-op, and Harrods cyber attacks highlighted as a 'wake-up call' for cybersecurity, leading to disruptions in operations and financial repercussions.
- The maker of Pegasus spyware, NSO Group, was ordered to pay WhatsApp $167 million for hacking 1,400 individuals in 2019, raising concerns about privacy and surveillance.
- Amazon introduces a robot named Vulcan with a sense of touch for enhancing efficiency in warehouses, emphasizing the growing role of robotics in the e-commerce giant's operations.
- Microsoft announces revamping of the Windows 11 Start menu and the addition of new AI features, offering improved user experience and functionality for Windows Insiders.
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Amazon is working on an AI code generation tool
- Amazon Web Services is developing a new AI code generation tool named 'Kiro,' which can generate code in 'near real-time' using AI agents.
- Kiro has capabilities for creating technical design documents, identifying issues, and optimizing code. It is expected to work with third-party AI agents as well.
- Amazon already has an AI coding assistant called Q Developer, similar to GitHub Copilot. Plans to launch Kiro were initially considered for the end of June.
- AI-powered coding tools are in demand, with companies like Anysphere and Windsurf making significant advancements in the field.
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Amazon makes ‘fundamental leap forward in robotics’ with device having sense of touch
- Amazon has developed a robot named Vulcan with a sense of touch for its warehouses, which is described as a 'fundamental leap forward in robotics' by Aaron Parness, Amazon's director of robotics.
- The robot can identify objects by touch using AI and will be deployed worldwide to help in sorting items for storage and delivery.
- Vulcan will be able to stow items on upper and lower levels of shelving units, reducing the need for human workers to use ladders or bend frequently.
- The introduction of such robots raises concerns about potential job losses as retailers decrease human involvement in distribution centers.
- Economists predict that automation could lead to the disappearance of millions of jobs worldwide by 2030 due to the development of generative AI.
- Despite this, Tye Brady, chief technologist of robotics at Amazon, emphasizes that robots are meant to complement human workers, not fully replace them.
- Brady highlights the importance of human involvement in detecting and preventing potential system hacks, as well as identifying issues like broken items in deliveries.
- He also mentions that AI is helping create robots that can navigate spaces autonomously, learn from humans, and work alongside them safely.
- Amazon is also incorporating technology to develop custom packaging using machine-learning and automation to reduce waste.
- In addition to advancing in robotics, Amazon recently launched its low-cost Amazon Haul site in the UK, offering products for £20 or less to compete with other budget retailers.
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