Proteus
Built by Amazon RoboticsTrending #5 · Q2 2026 · United States
The Proteus is a Warehouse AMR developed by Amazon Robotics (United States), launched 2022. Key specifications: type unit load carrier, payload 22.68 kg, navigation slam natural, vda 5050 No.
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Overview
Proteus is an autonomous mobile robot that can pick up, transport, and drop off containers in Amazon fulfillment facilities. The robot is designed to safely operate in spaces shared by human workers, and it uses light, sound, and even physical movement to help people nearby understand its state and intent. It moves through warehouses completely on its own using advanced safety, perception, and navigation capabilities.
Flagship features
- First AMR developed by Amazon after acquiring Kiva Systems in 2012
- Designed to work alongside employees without safety cages
- Uses custom fiducial markers for millimeter-level positioning accuracy
- Currently deployed in Amazon's own fulfillment centers
- Represents a shift from AGVs to more autonomous AMRs in Amazon's operations
Buyer decision signals
Deployments
Amazon
Viability
Europe deployment planned for first half of 2027
Availability
Specifications
Category: Warehouse AMR- Type
- unit load carrier
- Payload
- 22.68 kg
- Navigation
- slam natural
- VDA 5050
- No
- Safety cert.
- none
- Battery type
- other
- Auto-dock charging
- Yes
- Maturity
- pilot
- Pricing model
- unknown
Company profile
- Funding raised
- $16.5M
- Founded
- 2003
Detailed specifications
Sensors1
- Sensor Suite
- Vision system with cameras and high-precision lidar; upward and downward-facing cameras for barcodes; collision-avoidance sensors[1]; LiDAR, cameras, IMUs, odometers[2]; puck lidar and two ToF cameras[5]
Compute1
- Onboard Compute
- true
Safety & certifications1
- Safety Category
- SIL2
Other26
- Height Mm
- 180
- Industries
- ecommerce_fulfillment,retail_dc,general_warehousing
- Applications
- goods_to_person,person_to_goods,sortation
- Sub Category
- goods_to_person
- Auto Charging
- true
- Company Country
- US
- Deployment Count
- 750000
- Deployment Notes
- Deployed in Amazon's warehouse centers for item transport and sorting during peak operations.
- Price On Request
- true
- Youtube Video Id
- AmmEbYkYfHY
- Compatible Vision
- true
- Industries Served
- e-commerce,retail,logistics
- Network Protocols
- Ethernet,CAN,RS-485
- Software Platform
- NVIDIA Omniverse, Isaac Sim
- Visual Indicators
- status_led,direction_lights
- Environment Rating
- indoor_only
- Fieldbus Protocols
- Ethernet,CAN
- Obstacle Detection
- true
- Availability Status
- available
- Floor Compatibility
- smooth_concrete,epoxy
- Digital Twin Support
- true
- Pedestrian Detection
- human_aware
- Primary Applications
- each_picking,case_picking,putaway,replenishment
- Additional Information
- - First AMR developed by Amazon after acquiring Kiva Systems in 2012. - Designed to work alongside employees without safety cages. - Uses custom fiducial markers for millimeter-level positioning accuracy. - Currently deployed in Amazon's own fulfillment centers. - Represents a shift from AGVs to more autonomous AMRs in Amazon's operations.
- Service Network Density
- global
- Multi Robot Traffic Management
- dynamic_optimization
Who runs it· deployment evidence
1 on record · none maker-verified yet. Each links to its source — open it and judge.
- Amazon· United States25 unitssource ↗
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Company milestones
- 2025MilestoneEurope deployment planned for first half of 2027
- 2025LaunchNext-generation Proteus announced in London
- 2024DeploymentProteus deployed at 25 U.S. fulfillment centers
- 2022LaunchAmazon unveils Proteus
- 2012MilestoneRebranded to Amazon Robotics
- 2012AcquisitionAcquired by Amazon
- 2003MilestoneFounded as Kiva Systems
In the news
- Amazon Proteus Robot Gains Natural Language AI Commands
iNews Zoombangla · Jun 26, 2026
- Watch Amazon showcases latest warehouse automation with Proteus robot - FBN
FOX One · Jun 23, 2026
- Amazon showcases latest warehouse automation with Proteus robot
Fox Business · Jun 23, 2026
Frequently asked questions
- Who makes the Proteus?
- The Proteus is developed by Amazon Robotics, based in United States.
- What type of robot is the Proteus?
- The Proteus is a Warehouse AMR made by Amazon Robotics.
- How much does the Proteus cost?
- Pricing for the Proteus is not publicly listed — contact Amazon Robotics for a quote.
- When was the Proteus launched?
- The Proteus was launched in 2022.
- What are the key specifications of the Proteus?
- Key specifications of the Proteus: type unit load carrier, payload 22.68 kg, navigation slam natural, vda 5050 No, safety cert. none.
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