Amazon's newest fulfillment robot has a sense of touch

Amazon has introduced Vulcan, its pioneering robot equipped with touch-sensitive capabilities, marking a significant advancement over past models that struggled with unexpected contact. This innovative design, utilizing force feedback sensors and AI training, allows Vulcans to handle various tasks efficiently without damaging objects, learning from experiences to enhance performance continuously. Deployed in upper storage tiers within fulfillment centers, Vulcans aim to boost efficiency while ensuring worker safety by minimizing interaction risks, already in use in Spokane, Washington, and Hamburg, Germany.