Amazon Announces Fresh Job Cuts in Robotics Unit as Layoffs ContinueAmazon's Ongoing Workforce Reductions and Impact on Robotics DivisionBy Greg BensingerDetails of Latest Layoffs in Robotics UnitSAN FRANCISCO, March 4 (Reuters) - Amazon on Tuesday confirmed it laid off staff across its robotics unit, with at least 100 white-collar jobs affected, two people familiar with the matter told Reuters. This comes after a January cut of about 16,000 jobs with the company at the time hinting layoffs would continue. Business Insider earlier reported the robotics cuts. The layoffs represented nearly 10% of white-collar workers, though the bulk of Amazon's 1.5 million workers are hourly staff, particularly in warehouses known as fulfillment centers. Impact on Robotics ProjectsBlue Jay Robotic Arm Project HaltedThe latest job cuts come after Amazon in January halted development of a robotic arm known as Blue Jay that it demonstrated at an event in October.

Source: Washington Post March 04, 2026 21:53 UTC