The way we receive online orders may soon change. Amazon is testing humanoid robots that can jump out of delivery vans and drop packages right at your doorstep—without any human help.
This test is currently taking place in San Francisco, USA, in a special training area called “Humanoid Park.”
Robots Will Work with Amazon’s Electric Vans
These humanoid robots are being designed to work alongside Amazon’s Rivian electric delivery vans.
For now, it’s just an experiment, but it shows that in the future, delivery jobs might become fully automated.
Unitree G1 Robots Being Used for Testing
Amazon is currently using robots called Unitree G1, each costing around $16,000 (about ₹13 lakh).
According to a report by The Guardian, these robots are designed to move like humans, with two legs and two arms.
They have been specially programmed to get out of the van, pick up packages, and deliver them to the customer without any assistance.
Training in Real-World Conditions
The robots are being tested in places with obstacles to help them learn how to deliver in real-life situations.
This helps Amazon check whether the robots can handle the kind of challenges delivery drivers face every day.
Jobs Safe for Now, Says Amazon
Amazon has made it clear that this technology is still in the pilot phase. That means it’s in the early testing stage and won’t affect current delivery driver jobs anytime soon.
The company also said that human drivers will continue to operate the vans until robots are fully ready.
From Warehouses to Final Delivery
Until now, Amazon had mostly used robots for automating work in warehouses.
But now, the same type of robotic technology is being tried for “last mile” delivery, which is the final step of getting a product to a customer’s home.
This is part of Amazon’s long-term plan to reduce costs and speed up delivery.
What Could This Mean for the Future?
Amazon has around 2.75 lakh delivery drivers in the U.S. alone, and over 15 lakh drivers worldwide.
If this robot technology becomes successful and expands, it could bring major changes to the delivery industry in the future.
