Amazon discontinues Blue Jay robot, pivots to new modular warehouse system

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Amazon has discontinued its Blue Jay warehouse robot just months after its October 2025 launch. The company is shifting focus to a new modular system called "Orbital," designed for enhanced same-day delivery capabilities in smaller warehouses. Blue Jay faced high costs and complexities, with its core technology expected to be integrated into future Amazon robotics initiatives.


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