Amazon introduces 'Blue Jay' warehouse robot, along with other AI-powered tech

Automation Initiatives - Amazon is implementing AI-powered automation in warehouses and delivery operations [1][2] - The company is testing smart glasses for drivers to improve navigation and delivery efficiency [2] Technological Advancements - Blue J is a multi-armed robot designed for faster and safer item picking, sorting, and consolidation [1] - Project Aluna is an AI assistant for warehouse managers that predicts bottlenecks and suggests solutions [2] - Robots like Sparrow, Cardinal, and Proteius are used for picking, stacking, and shipping with minimal human intervention [3] Strategic Goals - Amazon aims to automate 75% of its operations by 2033 [3] - The company plans to double product output without increasing its US workforce [3] - This automation could eliminate the need to hire approximately 600,000 jobs [3]