Amazon debuts a warehouse robot with a sense of ‘touch’
techcrunch.comPublished: 5/7/2025
Summary
Amazon has unveiled its latest warehouse robot, Vulcan, designed to handle goods with precision and care. The two-armed robot uses force sensors and advanced machinery to maneuver items, one arm rearranging stock while the other grabs and secures goods using a camera and suction cup. Deployed in Spokane, Washington, and Hamburg, Germany, Vulcan has already processed half a million orders, showcasing its efficiency and reliability on a global scale.