Amazon is preparing to test a new generation of humanoid robots that could soon be delivering packages to your doorstep, according to a report by The Information. The e-commerce giant is developing AI software to power these autonomous delivery bots, which will be transported in Rivian electric vans and deployed directly to customers' homes.
A prototype testing facility—described as an indoor "humanoid park" about the size of a coffee shop—has reportedly been constructed at Amazon’s offices in San Francisco. The site includes an obstacle course and a Rivian van for training purposes, where robots are being taught to "hitch a ride" and leap out to make deliveries.
The ambitious project is part of a broader push by Amazon to create more intelligent, flexible robotic systems that go beyond