Amazon already has over 750,000 robots working alongside humans in its warehouses. These robots do repetitive tasks and have helped to create 700 new skilled jobs. The head of Amazon Robotics, Tye Brady, says that humans are still really important in the process and that fully-automated warehouses won't happen.

The new robot, Digit, can walk on two legs and pick up packages and orders. It can even go up and down stairs. The main focus of the trial is to make sure that the robot can work safely with humans. Amazon has been using more robots to save money. It has also introduced wheeled robots and drones for delivery. Despite worries about jobs, Amazon says that these new technologies actually create jobs and help the company grow.

Original news source: Amazon trials humanoid robots to 'free up' staff (BBC)

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1. What do you think about robots working in warehouses?
2. How would you feel if your job was replaced by a robot?
3. Do you think robots will eventually take over all human jobs? Why or why not?
4. What is the main advantage of using robots in warehouses?
5. How do you think robots can help companies grow?
6. Do you like the idea of using robots for delivery? Why or why not?
7. What is a fully-automated warehouse?
8. How do you think robots can work safely with humans?
9. Why do you think Amazon is using more robots to save money?
10. How do you think robots have created new jobs within Amazon?
11. Have you ever seen a robot in real life? What was your experience like?
12. Do you think robots can replace humans in providing good customer service? Why or why not?
13. How do you think robots can improve efficiency in warehouses?
14. What other tasks do you think robots can do in warehouses?
15. Why do you think some people are worried about job losses due to robots?

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