Amazon is reportedly building ‘picker’ robots for fulfillment centers

[Windparadox]

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"In order to fulfil its many orders in a timely fashion, Amazon employs a large number of people, and a key part to the company's order fulfillment process are pickers. These employees are the ones that pick items from fulfillment center shelves, collect them into bins and send them to packers that put them all together into boxes to be mailed out. So far, this job has been carried out by humans, but The Information reports that the company is working on robots that can do the task on their own.

According to people familiar with the work, Amazon is currently developing picker robots that can collect items and place them into bins. One person who saw a demonstration of such a device said it was able to identify items moving on a conveyor belt, pick them up with its gripper and move it to another area, like a table or shelf.

Naturally, there are concerns about what these types of robots will mean for jobs. But Amazon says, at least for now, this technology isn't yet sophisticated enough to handle all of the many items it stocks and ships." - Source​

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"At least for now" means as soon as they develop the technology. Then, it's by-bye jobs. Also, (my opinion) the push for a minimum wage wage of $15/hr, however good as it sounds for many workers, is just too much, too little and too late. The fast food industry is also working on automating their restaurants and a wage increase of that magnitude, will only hasten the process.
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[justoffal]

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"In order to fulfil its many orders in a timely fashion, Amazon employs a large number of people, and a key part to the company's order fulfillment process are pickers. These employees are the ones that pick items from fulfillment center shelves, collect them into bins and send them to packers that put them all together into boxes to be mailed out. So far, this job has been carried out by humans, but The Information reports that the company is working on robots that can do the task on their own.

According to people familiar with the work, Amazon is currently developing picker robots that can collect items and place them into bins. One person who saw a demonstration of such a device said it was able to identify items moving on a conveyor belt, pick them up with its gripper and move it to another area, like a table or shelf.

Naturally, there are concerns about what these types of robots will mean for jobs. But Amazon says, at least for now, this technology isn't yet sophisticated enough to handle all of the many items it stocks and ships." - Source​

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"At least for now" means as soon as they develop the technology. Then, it's by-bye jobs. Also, (my opinion) the push for a minimum wage wage of $15/hr, however good as it sounds for many workers, is just too much, too little and too late. The fast food industry is also working on automating their restaurants and a wage increase of that magnitude, will only hasten the process.
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Progress is not always a positive thing.
The impending obsolescence of humanity would seem inevitable.

Jo

 

[Penelope]

eff Bezos' net worth is based mostly on the price of Amazon stock, and Amazon shares have been soaring, up more than 50% over the past six months. Bezos started 2018 with a fortune worth nearly $100 billion, and he quickly added $10 billion to his net worth within the first two weeks of the year.Mar 9, 2018

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Greed begets more greed.

 

[MindWars]

Oh but when I repotred this it was such a conspiracy LOL
But I can't get yah with the soure this time bhahaa.

 

[dave p]

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"In order to fulfil its many orders in a timely fashion, Amazon employs a large number of people, and a key part to the company's order fulfillment process are pickers. These employees are the ones that pick items from fulfillment center shelves, collect them into bins and send them to packers that put them all together into boxes to be mailed out. So far, this job has been carried out by humans, but The Information reports that the company is working on robots that can do the task on their own.

According to people familiar with the work, Amazon is currently developing picker robots that can collect items and place them into bins. One person who saw a demonstration of such a device said it was able to identify items moving on a conveyor belt, pick them up with its gripper and move it to another area, like a table or shelf.

Naturally, there are concerns about what these types of robots will mean for jobs. But Amazon says, at least for now, this technology isn't yet sophisticated enough to handle all of the many items it stocks and ships." - Source​

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"At least for now" means as soon as they develop the technology. Then, it's by-bye jobs. Also, (my opinion) the push for a minimum wage wage of $15/hr, however good as it sounds for many workers, is just too much, too little and too late. The fast food industry is also working on automating their restaurants and a wage increase of that magnitude, will only hasten the process.
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How often were people told about the $15 being a bad thing?

 

[percysunshine]

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"In order to fulfil its many orders in a timely fashion, Amazon employs a large number of people, and a key part to the company's order fulfillment process are pickers. These employees are the ones that pick items from fulfillment center shelves, collect them into bins and send them to packers that put them all together into boxes to be mailed out. So far, this job has been carried out by humans, but The Information reports that the company is working on robots that can do the task on their own.

According to people familiar with the work, Amazon is currently developing picker robots that can collect items and place them into bins. One person who saw a demonstration of such a device said it was able to identify items moving on a conveyor belt, pick them up with its gripper and move it to another area, like a table or shelf.

Naturally, there are concerns about what these types of robots will mean for jobs. But Amazon says, at least for now, this technology isn't yet sophisticated enough to handle all of the many items it stocks and ships." - Source​

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"At least for now" means as soon as they develop the technology. Then, it's by-bye jobs. Also, (my opinion) the push for a minimum wage wage of $15/hr, however good as it sounds for many workers, is just too much, too little and too late. The fast food industry is also working on automating their restaurants and a wage increase of that magnitude, will only hasten the process.
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Have they trained the robots to pick cotton?

 

[Papageorgio]

Technology is what it is, you can’t stop it, so you need to figure out how you can use it to your advantage.

 

[percysunshine]

Technology is what it is, you can’t stop it, so you need to figure out how you can use it to your advantage.

Like nuclear weapons...just launch a few and see what happens...

 

[Muhammed]

Technology is what it is, you can’t stop it, so you need to figure out how you can use it to your advantage.

Like nuclear weapons...just launch a few and see what happens...

Your post is a false analogy, therefore your logic fails.

 

[percysunshine]

Technology is what it is, you can’t stop it, so you need to figure out how you can use it to your advantage.

Like nuclear weapons...just launch a few and see what happens...

Your post is a false analogy, therefore your logic fails.

Huh? The utility of a new technology can not be evaluated without trying it first.

 

[tigerred59]

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"In order to fulfil its many orders in a timely fashion, Amazon employs a large number of people, and a key part to the company's order fulfillment process are pickers. These employees are the ones that pick items from fulfillment center shelves, collect them into bins and send them to packers that put them all together into boxes to be mailed out. So far, this job has been carried out by humans, but The Information reports that the company is working on robots that can do the task on their own.

According to people familiar with the work, Amazon is currently developing picker robots that can collect items and place them into bins. One person who saw a demonstration of such a device said it was able to identify items moving on a conveyor belt, pick them up with its gripper and move it to another area, like a table or shelf.

Naturally, there are concerns about what these types of robots will mean for jobs. But Amazon says, at least for now, this technology isn't yet sophisticated enough to handle all of the many items it stocks and ships." - Source​

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"At least for now" means as soon as they develop the technology. Then, it's by-bye jobs. Also, (my opinion) the push for a minimum wage wage of $15/hr, however good as it sounds for many workers, is just too much, too little and too late. The fast food industry is also working on automating their restaurants and a wage increase of that magnitude, will only hasten the process.
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Corporate america cares about one thing and one thing only and thats the dollar bill. That technology is being produced in Japan and soon to be apart of all manufacturing, warehouse ventures. I hope and pray these robotized producers are about to also make Amazon purchases...when people can no longer support the company.

 

[justoffal]

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"In order to fulfil its many orders in a timely fashion, Amazon employs a large number of people, and a key part to the company's order fulfillment process are pickers. These employees are the ones that pick items from fulfillment center shelves, collect them into bins and send them to packers that put them all together into boxes to be mailed out. So far, this job has been carried out by humans, but The Information reports that the company is working on robots that can do the task on their own.

According to people familiar with the work, Amazon is currently developing picker robots that can collect items and place them into bins. One person who saw a demonstration of such a device said it was able to identify items moving on a conveyor belt, pick them up with its gripper and move it to another area, like a table or shelf.

Naturally, there are concerns about what these types of robots will mean for jobs. But Amazon says, at least for now, this technology isn't yet sophisticated enough to handle all of the many items it stocks and ships." - Source​

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"At least for now" means as soon as they develop the technology. Then, it's by-bye jobs. Also, (my opinion) the push for a minimum wage wage of $15/hr, however good as it sounds for many workers, is just too much, too little and too late. The fast food industry is also working on automating their restaurants and a wage increase of that magnitude, will only hasten the process.
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Corporate america cares about one thing and one thing only and thats the dollar bill. That technology is being produced in Japan and soon to be apart of all manufacturing, warehouse ventures. I hope and pray these robotized producers are about to also make Amazon purchases...when people can no longer support the company.

Ahh! You my friend have just hit the nail on the head! It seems to me that the more well-informed manufacturing management would understand that decreasing the purchasing power of the public also decreases demand for their product.

There is an algorithm of diminishing returns in this regard that we have yet to discover.

Jo

 

[dave p]

eff Bezos' net worth is based mostly on the price of Amazon stock, and Amazon shares have been soaring, up more than 50% over the past six months. Bezos started 2018 with a fortune worth nearly $100 billion, and he quickly added $10 billion to his net worth within the first two weeks of the year.Mar 9, 2018

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Greed begets more greed.

And?

 

[dave p]

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"In order to fulfil its many orders in a timely fashion, Amazon employs a large number of people, and a key part to the company's order fulfillment process are pickers. These employees are the ones that pick items from fulfillment center shelves, collect them into bins and send them to packers that put them all together into boxes to be mailed out. So far, this job has been carried out by humans, but The Information reports that the company is working on robots that can do the task on their own.

According to people familiar with the work, Amazon is currently developing picker robots that can collect items and place them into bins. One person who saw a demonstration of such a device said it was able to identify items moving on a conveyor belt, pick them up with its gripper and move it to another area, like a table or shelf.

Naturally, there are concerns about what these types of robots will mean for jobs. But Amazon says, at least for now, this technology isn't yet sophisticated enough to handle all of the many items it stocks and ships." - Source​

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"At least for now" means as soon as they develop the technology. Then, it's by-bye jobs. Also, (my opinion) the push for a minimum wage wage of $15/hr, however good as it sounds for many workers, is just too much, too little and too late. The fast food industry is also working on automating their restaurants and a wage increase of that magnitude, will only hasten the process.
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Corporate america cares about one thing and one thing only and thats the dollar bill. That technology is being produced in Japan and soon to be apart of all manufacturing, warehouse ventures. I hope and pray these robotized producers are about to also make Amazon purchases...when people can no longer support the company.

Why wouldn’t a company find ways to be efficient? That stock value helps a lot of 401k’s and multiple mutual fund investing. Profits are good, it allows for investing and progress. If you follow your logic, at the end of each month you should take what you have left over from expenses and give it away. If you don’t youre just greedy. People need to educate themselves and create value. Why would anyone base a life on being a merchandise picker? Minimum wage jobs are not intended to be careers. They are a starting point.

 

[rightwinger]

Makes sense had to happen sooner or later

 

[dave p]

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"In order to fulfil its many orders in a timely fashion, Amazon employs a large number of people, and a key part to the company's order fulfillment process are pickers. These employees are the ones that pick items from fulfillment center shelves, collect them into bins and send them to packers that put them all together into boxes to be mailed out. So far, this job has been carried out by humans, but The Information reports that the company is working on robots that can do the task on their own.

According to people familiar with the work, Amazon is currently developing picker robots that can collect items and place them into bins. One person who saw a demonstration of such a device said it was able to identify items moving on a conveyor belt, pick them up with its gripper and move it to another area, like a table or shelf.

Naturally, there are concerns about what these types of robots will mean for jobs. But Amazon says, at least for now, this technology isn't yet sophisticated enough to handle all of the many items it stocks and ships." - Source​

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"At least for now" means as soon as they develop the technology. Then, it's by-bye jobs. Also, (my opinion) the push for a minimum wage wage of $15/hr, however good as it sounds for many workers, is just too much, too little and too late. The fast food industry is also working on automating their restaurants and a wage increase of that magnitude, will only hasten the process.
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$15 hour labor minimum is unrealistic. It will be disruptive to labor and crest price inflation. Minimum wage jobs are starter jobs. If someone wants to make more, get an education and create value for ones service. It’s really pretty simple.

 

[Hellokitty]

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"In order to fulfil its many orders in a timely fashion, Amazon employs a large number of people, and a key part to the company's order fulfillment process are pickers. These employees are the ones that pick items from fulfillment center shelves, collect them into bins and send them to packers that put them all together into boxes to be mailed out. So far, this job has been carried out by humans, but The Information reports that the company is working on robots that can do the task on their own.

According to people familiar with the work, Amazon is currently developing picker robots that can collect items and place them into bins. One person who saw a demonstration of such a device said it was able to identify items moving on a conveyor belt, pick them up with its gripper and move it to another area, like a table or shelf.

Naturally, there are concerns about what these types of robots will mean for jobs. But Amazon says, at least for now, this technology isn't yet sophisticated enough to handle all of the many items it stocks and ships." - Source​

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"At least for now" means as soon as they develop the technology. Then, it's by-bye jobs. Also, (my opinion) the push for a minimum wage wage of $15/hr, however good as it sounds for many workers, is just too much, too little and too late. The fast food industry is also working on automating their restaurants and a wage increase of that magnitude, will only hasten the process.
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Corporate america cares about one thing and one thing only and thats the dollar bill. That technology is being produced in Japan and soon to be apart of all manufacturing, warehouse ventures. I hope and pray these robotized producers are about to also make Amazon purchases...when people can no longer support the company.

Why wouldn’t a company find ways to be efficient? That stock value helps a lot of 401k’s and multiple mutual fund investing. Profits are good, it allows for investing and progress. If you follow your logic, at the end of each month you should take what you have left over from expenses and give it away. If you don’t youre just greedy. People need to educate themselves and create value. Why would anyone base a life on being a merchandise picker? Minimum wage jobs are not intended to be careers. They are a starting point.

So what happens when there are to few starting point jobs?

 

[justoffal]

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"In order to fulfil its many orders in a timely fashion, Amazon employs a large number of people, and a key part to the company's order fulfillment process are pickers. These employees are the ones that pick items from fulfillment center shelves, collect them into bins and send them to packers that put them all together into boxes to be mailed out. So far, this job has been carried out by humans, but The Information reports that the company is working on robots that can do the task on their own.

According to people familiar with the work, Amazon is currently developing picker robots that can collect items and place them into bins. One person who saw a demonstration of such a device said it was able to identify items moving on a conveyor belt, pick them up with its gripper and move it to another area, like a table or shelf.

Naturally, there are concerns about what these types of robots will mean for jobs. But Amazon says, at least for now, this technology isn't yet sophisticated enough to handle all of the many items it stocks and ships." - Source​

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"At least for now" means as soon as they develop the technology. Then, it's by-bye jobs. Also, (my opinion) the push for a minimum wage wage of $15/hr, however good as it sounds for many workers, is just too much, too little and too late. The fast food industry is also working on automating their restaurants and a wage increase of that magnitude, will only hasten the process.
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$15 hour labor minimum is unrealistic. It will be disruptive to labor and crest price inflation. Minimum wage jobs are starter jobs. If someone wants to make more, get an education and create value for ones service. It’s really pretty simple.

Indeed this drives through to the very heart of true pragmatism and that is the concept of limits. Limits exist! Whether it be a mathematical limit in a calculus equation,
The minimum escape velocity of the Earth's gravitational field or the number of people that you can possibly support on one salary.... There are limits.

Limits are demonstrably and irrevocably a part of reality and we ignore them at our own peril. Art Laffer probably came as close as anyone ever has to a single concept of economic limitations with his infamous LAFFER CURVE.. diagram. Suffice it to say that limits make themselves known when we reach them and that they are there regardless of any legislation or good intention that man may seek to discover.

They also work in more than one direction at once. Just as there is a limit to the amount of money an employer can afford to pay per hour per employee there is also a limit to how many human beings can be sent off into obsolescence without decreasing the market demand for the product being made by robots. Where is that limit? I'm not sure how we can find it without an enormous cost of human suffering. Should we find it? Once again I don't think that's relevant not from the standpoint of pure pragmatism. Will we find it? Oh yes I say with some trepidation we certainly will.

Jo

 

[dave p]

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"In order to fulfil its many orders in a timely fashion, Amazon employs a large number of people, and a key part to the company's order fulfillment process are pickers. These employees are the ones that pick items from fulfillment center shelves, collect them into bins and send them to packers that put them all together into boxes to be mailed out. So far, this job has been carried out by humans, but The Information reports that the company is working on robots that can do the task on their own.

According to people familiar with the work, Amazon is currently developing picker robots that can collect items and place them into bins. One person who saw a demonstration of such a device said it was able to identify items moving on a conveyor belt, pick them up with its gripper and move it to another area, like a table or shelf.

Naturally, there are concerns about what these types of robots will mean for jobs. But Amazon says, at least for now, this technology isn't yet sophisticated enough to handle all of the many items it stocks and ships." - Source​

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"At least for now" means as soon as they develop the technology. Then, it's by-bye jobs. Also, (my opinion) the push for a minimum wage wage of $15/hr, however good as it sounds for many workers, is just too much, too little and too late. The fast food industry is also working on automating their restaurants and a wage increase of that magnitude, will only hasten the process.
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Corporate america cares about one thing and one thing only and thats the dollar bill. That technology is being produced in Japan and soon to be apart of all manufacturing, warehouse ventures. I hope and pray these robotized producers are about to also make Amazon purchases...when people can no longer support the company.

Why wouldn’t a company find ways to be efficient? That stock value helps a lot of 401k’s and multiple mutual fund investing. Profits are good, it allows for investing and progress. If you follow your logic, at the end of each month you should take what you have left over from expenses and give it away. If you don’t youre just greedy. People need to educate themselves and create value. Why would anyone base a life on being a merchandise picker? Minimum wage jobs are not intended to be careers. They are a starting point.

So what happens when there are to few starting point jobs?

There won’t be. There will always be entry level jobs. Robots can’t plug tires, small businesses can’t afford robots. Yours is a hollow question.

 

[The VOR]

Technology is what it is, you can’t stop it, so you need to figure out how you can use it to your advantage.

Like nuclear weapons...just launch a few and see what happens...

What's the sense in having them if you can't use them?