Amazon reports more than 520,000 robotic drive units and introduces Proteus
Amazon marked ten years of Amazon Robotics by reporting more than 520,000 deployed drive units and introducing its first fully autonomous mobile robot, Proteus.
Evidence notes
- Amazon had deployed more than 520,000 robotic drive units across its fulfillment and sort-center network.
- Proteus was introduced as Amazon's first fully autonomous mobile robot for movement through open operating areas.
- The milestone marked ten years since Amazon acquired Kiva Systems in 2012.
Company context
Amazon Robotics develops mobile robots, manipulation systems and AI orchestration for Amazon fulfillment operations. Its fleet spans goods-to-person drive units, autonomous mobile robots, robotic arms and integrated inventory-handling systems.