By Key Points
- Robots to ride Rivian electric vans for package drop-offs
- New AI tech will power these humanoid delivery assistants
- Testing underway at a dedicated San Francisco facility
- Marks Amazon’s push toward full delivery automation
Amazon is reportedly training humanoid robots to deliver packages — a futuristic leap that could soon transform the way online orders reach your doorstep.
According to The Information, Amazon is developing advanced AI software that will enable humanoid robots to perform package deliveries. These robots will be transported in Rivian electric vans, jumping out to make deliveries right at customers’ doors. Testing of this system is expected to begin soon at a new indoor facility in San Francisco.
Amazon is reportedly testing humanoid robots for package deliveries
The company is building a “humanoid park” for training where the robots navigate an obstacle course and practice riding in delivery vans pic.twitter.com/xB0ELYxvhN
— Morning Brew ☕️ (@MorningBrew) June 5, 2025
Humanoid Robots Will Ride Rivian Vans for Real-World Tests
An anonymous source involved in the project revealed that Amazon has built a special “humanoid park” — an indoor training facility roughly the size of a coffee shop — at one of its San Francisco offices. The space features a Rivian van used to simulate the delivery process.
The goal is for humanoid robots to ride in the back of Amazon’s Rivian vans, then autonomously exit the vehicle and place packages at customers’ homes. The new delivery approach blends robotic mobility with Amazon’s electric vehicle network.
This can’t be right. $AMZN testing Chinese robots by Unitree among others and using DeepSeek-VL2????
Amazon to test humanoid robots for package delivery with Rivian electric vans | Electrek https://t.co/WrZeYKXQ4b
— Sp3cul8r (@sp3cul8r) June 5, 2025
The robots being tested include the Agility Robotics’ Digit, a humanoid robot already trialed within Amazon’s warehouses. Digit was originally envisioned to sit in delivery vans and handle last-mile drop-offs. In addition, Amazon is testing several other humanoid units at the facility, including a $16,000 robot from Chinese manufacturer Unitree.
This initiative is part of Amazon’s broader push to create more flexible, intelligent robotic systems. The company recently launched a new “agentic AI” team tasked with developing technology that allows robots to process natural language commands. Amazon envisions these robots as adaptable assistants capable of handling various logistics and distribution tasks.
As AI continues to power innovations in consumer tech, we’re seeing similar advancements elsewhere — for example, Android 16 rolls out to more phones beyond Pixel, showcasing how AI integration is shaping smartphone experiences across platforms.
It’s Happening.
Amazon has created humanoid robots that can perform the role of delivery workers and “spring out” of its vans.
AMZN is building a “humanoid park” in the US to test the robots. Eventually robots will take the jobs of delivery workers. #FutureOfWork #Leadership… pic.twitter.com/HVqqBD4KDb
— Mark C. Crowley (@MarkCCrowley) June 5, 2025
Amazon Moves Toward End-to-End Automation in Deliveries
Amazon has long relied on automation within its sprawling warehouse network, where robotic systems handle inventory movement and sorting. Now, the company is setting its sights on automating the delivery process itself — from warehouse to front door.
The use of humanoid robots represents the next phase of this vision. Currently, hundreds of thousands of workers manage delivery operations for Amazon worldwide. However, full-scale adoption of delivery robots could drastically change this landscape.
Amazon’s acquisition of robotaxi company Zoox in 2020 signaled its ambition to automate the entire delivery chain. Combining autonomous vehicles with humanoid delivery robots could eventually enable driverless vans that deploy robots for doorstep deliveries — eliminating the need for human couriers entirely.
Meanwhile, big players like Apple are also pushing the boundaries of what AI can do. Their latest device, the iPhone 16e with AI, 48MP camera, and big battery, shows how AI is becoming integral to next-gen consumer gadgets.
While these developments are still in the testing stage, they suggest a clear trajectory toward automated, AI-powered delivery solutions. If successful, Amazon’s humanoid robot program could reshape the logistics industry and set a new standard for how packages are delivered in the future.
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