Amazon Introduced Its First Fully Autonomous Mobile Robot 

Amazon on Wednesday unveiled its first fully autonomous mobile robot, called the Proteus, which autonomously navigates objects using advanced security, sensing and navigation technologies developed by the company.

The robot has been designed to automatically do its job and move around employees without needing to be restricted to restricted areas.

“It can operate in ways that complement simple and secure interactions between technology and people, such as lifting and moving Maps, non-automated wheeled vehicles used to move packages through our facilities,” Amazon said in a statement.

Initially, Proteus will be deployed in outbound GoCart processing zones at Amazon fulfillment centers and sorting centers.

The goal is to automate GoCart across the web, which will help reduce the need for people to manually move heavy items.

Amazon will also add Cardinal, a robotic arm capable of lifting up to 50 pounds.

The company plans to deploy robotic arms in its warehouses next year.