Amazon on Wednesday said it is speeding up the automation of its warehouses with the help of artificial intelligence and robotics, raising questions about the future of human workers.

In one post, Amazon highlighted Blue Jay, a robot it calls “an extra set of hands that helps employees with tasks that involve reaching and lifting,” and its agentic AI system Project Eluna, which “acts like an extra teammate, helping reduce that cognitive load” while optimizing sorting to reduce bottlenecks.

Amazon unveiled smart glasses, robots, and AI systems to accelerate deliveries and boost efficiency, even as analysts warn of potential U.S. job losses. Amazon unveiled new delivery technologies on Wednesday, including AI-driven smart glasses and robotic systems, as part of efforts to reduce delivery times and boost efficiency.

Amazon is planning to automate up to 75% of its operations, potentially replacing around 5 lakh jobs with robots by 2033. The company is preparing strategies to manage public backlash while continuing short-term hiring for seasonal demand.

Amazon.com Inc. aims to transform its retail and logistics business with the introduction of more sophisticated robots and artificial intelligence operations tools for warehouses, as well as “smart delivery glasses” for the contractors who deliver its packages to customer’s doors.

Amazon.com is building an e-commerce fulfillment business where humans are more efficient and less necessary, thanks to artificial intelligence and robots.

The glasses use AI-powered sensors, computer vision and cameras to create a display that shows everything from navigation instructions to delivery tasks.

Amazon is developing AI smart glasses for its delivery drivers to enhance efficiency by allowing hands-free operations. Currently in testing, these glasses utilize augmented reality and AI to streamline tasks,