Amazon launches new R&D group focused on agentic AI and robotics | TechCrunch
Jun 05, 2025 - techcrunch.com
Amazon is launching a new group within its consumer product division focused on agentic AI, as announced at an event reported by CNBC. This group will operate from Lab126, Amazon's hardware R&D division responsible for innovations like the Amazon Echo and Kindle. The initiative aims to develop an agentic AI framework to enhance Amazon's robotics efforts, particularly in equipping warehouse robots with advanced skills.
The decision to base this group at a hardware R&D center underscores Amazon's intent to integrate AI advancements with its physical products. TechCrunch has reached out to Amazon for further details on this development.
Key takeaways:
Amazon plans to launch a new group focused on agentic AI within its consumer product division.
The new research and development group was announced at an event on Wednesday, as reported by CNBC.
This group will be based out of Lab126, Amazon's hardware R&D division responsible for products like the Amazon Echo and Kindle.
The agentic AI group aims to develop a framework to enhance Amazon's robotics efforts, particularly in warehouse robots.
