Meet the growing army of Amazon robots working alongside humans to reduce workplace injuries
Amazon is not known for its robotics prowess, but the e-commerce giant has quietly invested billions of dollars in the field ...
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Amazon's Robotics Opportunity Is Bigger Than You Might Realize, Think AWS
Amazon’s venture into robotics began in 2012 when it created the ‘Amazon Robotics’ arm by acquiring a company called Kiva Systems, which specialized in warehouse technology. So the e ...
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Behind the scenes at Amazon UK’s robotic-powered warehouse
Amazon acquired Kiva Systems in 2012, and the AGRs are the modern iteration of this manufacturer’s robots. They are known internally as Hercules, can each lift 1,200 lb, and they navigate around ...
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Boundless Futures Foundation awards transformative grant to Kiva and partners to support female founders committed to addressing social issues
Boundless Futures Foundation today awarded a $100,000 Her Village grant to Kiva, a global nonprofit unlocking capital through crowdfunded loans for individuals and entrepreneurs. The transformative ...
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Amazon to discuss its robotics evolution at Robotics Summit & Expo
Now the world’s largest robot operator, the company has come a long way since it acquired Kiva Systems in 2012. At the 2025 Robotics Summit & Expo, Amazon will give attendees an inside look at its ...