Christoph Scholz
The company intends to generate an additional 25,000 job opportunities in European fulfillment centers throughout this period.
Significant attention will be paid to robotics. In the first half of 2027, Amazon intends to launch a new series of autonomous Proteus robots in Europe, which are presently undergoing testing in the company's laboratories.
Similar to the previous generation, the new models are built for tasks that require physical effort, such as moving heavy items over long distances. However, unlike the earlier models, these new ones are not restricted to specific loading or unloading locations and can work in a variety of settings. In addition, thanks to AI, they can understand text commands written in simple, everyday language, which doesn't require any special technical knowledge, and they can also determine the priority of tasks, set completion deadlines, and find the best route on their own.
In the coming years, Amazon plans to introduce Vulcan robots in its European fulfillment centers as well. These robots have sensors that allow them to pick up objects from difficult-to-access areas, so workers no longer need to use ladders.
In addition, the company plans to introduce the new STARK robotic system at 15 European locations no later than next year. This system is capable of lifting containers that hold items from conveyor belts and moving them onto a cart. This system has already undergone testing in Barcelona.
By the year 2025, Amazon is expected to have allocated more than €60 billion into its operations across Europe. It has 230,000 employees in the area, and this number does not include contractors or workers who are employed on a seasonal basis.
source: bloomberg.com
Significant attention will be paid to robotics. In the first half of 2027, Amazon intends to launch a new series of autonomous Proteus robots in Europe, which are presently undergoing testing in the company's laboratories.
Similar to the previous generation, the new models are built for tasks that require physical effort, such as moving heavy items over long distances. However, unlike the earlier models, these new ones are not restricted to specific loading or unloading locations and can work in a variety of settings. In addition, thanks to AI, they can understand text commands written in simple, everyday language, which doesn't require any special technical knowledge, and they can also determine the priority of tasks, set completion deadlines, and find the best route on their own.
In the coming years, Amazon plans to introduce Vulcan robots in its European fulfillment centers as well. These robots have sensors that allow them to pick up objects from difficult-to-access areas, so workers no longer need to use ladders.
In addition, the company plans to introduce the new STARK robotic system at 15 European locations no later than next year. This system is capable of lifting containers that hold items from conveyor belts and moving them onto a cart. This system has already undergone testing in Barcelona.
By the year 2025, Amazon is expected to have allocated more than €60 billion into its operations across Europe. It has 230,000 employees in the area, and this number does not include contractors or workers who are employed on a seasonal basis.
source: bloomberg.com
