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Amazon’s new robotic recruits aim to decrease workplace injuries

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A quartet of robotic warehouse workers – Ernie, Bert, Scooter and Kermit – were unveiled Sunday by Amazon to help reduce workplace injuries.

The robots are undergoing testing and development at Amazon’s research and innovation lab in Seattle, according to a company blog post.

The new additions are part of Amazon’s $300 million investment in safety projects this year. The company hopes to reduce recordable injuries by 50% by 2025.

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