- Amazon launches robot-powered warehouse in Louisiana
- Facility employs 10x more robots than standard centers
- Company aims to revolutionize logistics through AI and robotics integration
Robo-Revolution in Shreveport
Amazon announced its first “next-generation fulfillment center” in Shreveport, Louisiana. This massive 3-million-square-foot facility spans five floors, equivalent to 55 football fields, showcasing the company’s decade-long robotics expertise.
AI Meets Logistics
The new warehouse model integrates robotics and AI from the ground up. It features 10 times more robots than standard fulfillment centers, including advanced systems like Sequoia, a multilevel containerized inventory system capable of holding over 30 million items.
Humans Still in the Loop
Despite the heavy automation, Amazon plans to employ 2,500 people at the Louisiana location.
The company emphasizes the collaborative nature of human-robot operations, signaling a new era in warehouse management.
