Amazon is reportedly advancing plans to test humanoid robots for use in its package delivery operations, according to a report published by The Information. The development involves artificial intelligence (AI) software designed to power such robots, with testing expected to take place at a newly constructed facility in San Francisco.
The testing area, referred to as a “humanoid park,” will serve as an indoor obstacle course, simulating real-world delivery conditions to evaluate how the robots perform. Sources familiar with the matter told The Information that Amazon will initially rely on hardware supplied by third-party robotics firms while continuing to focus on building its proprietary AI systems.
Amazon has not issued an official public statement about the project as of the latest updates. The report also notes that the initiative is still in the experimental phase and forms part of the company’s broader interest in robotics and automation.
In recent years, Amazon has significantly expanded its use of robots in warehouse logistics, but deploying humanoid robots for last-mile delivery would represent a notable shift in scope and ambition. If successful, such technology could augment or potentially replace aspects of human-driven delivery.
As of now, the details remain limited, and further information about the timeline, scope, or specific use cases of these humanoid delivery robots has not been officially confirmed by the company.
