Humanoid delivery bots are no longer science fiction. Amazon is now testing bipedal robots that jump out of electric vans and walk packages right to your door. The goal? To make last-mile logistics faster, cheaper, and less reliant on human labor.

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Here’s a breakdown of who’s building them, how they work, and whether these bots will eventually replace your neighborhood delivery driver.

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Amazon’s Delivery Bots: What’s Happening?

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In June 2025, Amazon began testing humanoid delivery robots at an indoor facility in San Francisco known as the “humanoid park.” The robots are being trained to exit Rivian electric vans, walk to a doorstep, and complete the delivery just like a human would.
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While still in early development, this system could allow one human driver to handle multiple deliveries simultaneously. As the robot drops off one package, the driver could walk another to a neighboring address.
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The test marks a shift in Amazon’s push toward full-scale automation across the delivery chain.

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Who’s Building Amazon Delivery Robots?

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Amazon is handling the artificial intelligence and navigation software in-house. But the physical robots come from two main partners:

• Unitree Robotics (China): Makers of the $16,000 G1 humanoid robot, capable of walking, climbing stairs, and navigating complex terrain.
• Agility Robotics (USA): Creator of Digit, a two-legged robot already used in Amazon warehouses. Digit units are designed to carry boxes, climb stairs, and operate in human environments.

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Both robot types use cameras, sensors, and machine learning to recognize obstacles, adjust their balance, and make decisions in real-time.

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How Does Amazon Robot Delivery System Work?

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Here’s what the envisioned process looks like:

1. Robots ride in the back of Amazon’s Rivian electric vans—a fleet already over 20,000 strong.
2. When the van stops, a robot exits the vehicle.
3. The bot walks to the customer’s door, drops off the package, and returns to the van.
4. Meanwhile, the human driver is delivering to another home nearby.

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This system is designed to reduce time per stop, ease labor strain, and ultimately improve delivery efficiency—especially in densely packed neighborhoods.
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Once internal tests finish, Amazon will begin “field trips”—live trials of deliveries to real homes.

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Why Rivian Vans Matter

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Amazon plans to expand its Rivian fleet to 100,000 electric vans by 2030. The company has already committed over $1.3 billion toward this effort and holds exclusive delivery rights with Rivian through the end of the decade.
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By embedding humanoid robots into these vans, each vehicle becomes a mobile delivery unit with the potential to handle multiple stops autonomously or semi-autonomously.

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Will Robots Replace Delivery Drivers?

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Not immediately. Current testing still requires human oversight. Experts believe we’re entering a transition phase, where delivery workers become “robot managers”—monitoring routes, troubleshooting, and handling deliveries in complex environments.
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Agility Robotics’ CEO has already seen this transition in Amazon warehouses. Employees no longer carry out repetitive tasks; they supervise robots that do. A similar shift is likely for delivery roles.
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As humanoid robots improve, they could eventually handle more deliveries independently—especially during off-hours, bad weather, or holidays.

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Efficiency and Challenges Ahead

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Potential Benefits:

• Faster routes through parallel delivery
• Lower labor costs
• 24/7 delivery capability (robots don’t need rest)

Real-World Obstacles:

• Stairs and porches
• Crowded sidewalks
• Unpredictable weather
• Local delivery regulations
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Amazon’s robot rollout depends on how well these machines handle those unpredictable, human environments.

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Other Players in Humanoid Delivery Robotics

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While Amazon is first to test humanoids in live van delivery, they’re not alone in the space. Other companies building delivery-focused robots include:
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• Figure AI: Backed by OpenAI
• Tesla: Working on the Optimus humanoid
• Apptronik, 1X, Sanctuary AI: All recently funded startups focused on robotics in logistics
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Amazon, however, is the first to move from warehouse automation into real-world last-mile testing.

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Explore the full list of the top 50 humanoid robotics companies shaping a $7 trillion industry:

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👉 www.levelfields.ai/news/50-humanoid-robotics-companies-that-are-shaping-a-7-trillion-industry

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What’s Next for Amazon Delivery Bots?

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Amazon’s humanoid delivery robots are still in the early stages, but the potential is massive. If even a fraction of its growing Rivian fleet includes robots, it could reshape how goods move through cities.
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Whether they succeed depends on how well machines can handle the unpredictability of your front porch.

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