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International Business Times UK
International Business Times UK
Business
Rhealene Fernando

Amazon Has Deployed Over One Million Robots but Expert Claims They Could 'Dictate the Pace of Work'

Amazon's growing warehouse robot fleet has renewed questions about whether automation reduces physical strain or increases pressure on employees (Credit: Asanagi, CC0, via Wikimedia Commons)

Amazon robots face renewed scrutiny over US warehouse injuries following reporting published on 12 October 2026. A study found 77% more non-severe injuries at robotic fulfilment centres than at conventional Amazon facilities.

The research also found 40% fewer severe injuries. That contrast matters because machinery that removes dangerous lifting may create different pressures through faster, repetitive tasks.

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