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Amazon makes ‘fundamental leap forward in robotics’ with device having sense of touch

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Vulcan will be able to identify objects by touch using AI to work out what they can and can’t handle and figuring out how best to pick them up.

The development is likely to raise fears of job losses as retailers reduce human involvement in distribution centres.

Amazon has faced industrial action in the UK over low pay in its warehouses.

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