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Amazon ditched Blue Jay, bets on modular Orbital for smaller warehouses
technology11 days ago

Amazon ditched Blue Jay, bets on modular Orbital for smaller warehouses

Amazon has paused its Blue Jay ceiling-mounted multi-arm warehouse robot due to cost and deployment hurdles, reallocating staff and integrating core tech into future systems as it pivots to the modular Orbital platform designed for smaller, flexible same-day warehouses and potential micro-fulfillment in places like Whole Foods; the first Orbital rollout isn’t expected until 2027.

Amazon Accelerates Automation with Blue Jay Robot and AI Strategies
business4 months ago

Amazon Accelerates Automation with Blue Jay Robot and AI Strategies

Amazon has introduced Blue Jay, a robotic system that coordinates multiple arms to handle packages efficiently, and Project Eluna, an AI tool that assists operators with decision-making, both aimed at making work safer, smarter, and more rewarding for employees. These innovations build on previous AI advancements and are designed to improve warehouse productivity and employee safety, while also expanding career opportunities. Blue Jay is already in testing, and Project Eluna will be piloted during the holiday season to optimize operations.

Rare 'Grue Jay' Hybrid Bird Discovered in Texas
science5 months ago

Rare 'Grue Jay' Hybrid Bird Discovered in Texas

A rare hybrid bird called the 'Grue Jay', a mix between a Blue Jay and a Green Jay, was discovered near San Antonio, highlighting rapid environmental changes and species interactions due to climate change. Genetic testing confirmed its parentage, and such hybrids are unusual given the distant relation between the parent species, which are expanding their ranges northward.

Rare Green-Blue Hybrid Bird Discovered in Texas Backyard
science5 months ago

Rare Green-Blue Hybrid Bird Discovered in Texas Backyard

A rare hybrid bird, resulting from a green jay and a blue jay mating, was discovered in a suburb near San Antonio, Texas. Biologists suggest this hybrid may be among the first caused by climate change-driven range expansions of the species. The bird was spotted and sampled by researcher Brian Stokes, highlighting the impact of changing climate patterns on wildlife.

Rare hybrid bird, a green-blue jay mix, spotted in Texas
science5 months ago

Rare hybrid bird, a green-blue jay mix, spotted in Texas

Climate change has led to the rare hybridization of a blue jay and green jay in Texas, as warming temperatures have expanded the ranges of both species, allowing them to interbreed. Researchers from the University of Texas confirmed the hybrid through genetic analysis, highlighting how climate-driven range shifts can result in new animal hybrids.