Amazon deploys its one millionth robot, releases generative AI model

Core Insights - Amazon has reached a significant milestone with one million robots deployed in its warehouses, with the latest robot delivered to a facility in Japan [1] - The company is on track to have an equal number of robots and human workers in its warehouses, with 75% of global deliveries now assisted by robots [2] - Amazon introduced a new generative AI model named DeepFleet, which enhances the efficiency of its robotic fleet by 10% [3] Group 1 - The milestone of one million robots signifies Amazon's advancements in robotic capabilities over the years [4] - The latest robot model, Vulcan, features two arms for inventory management and has a sense of "touch" for better item handling [6] - Amazon's next-generation fulfillment centers are set to include ten times the number of robots compared to current facilities, with the first center opening in Shreveport, Louisiana [7]