Amazon cut at least 100 positions in its robotics unit, continuing a sweeping corporate downsizing tied to artificial intelligence efficiencies and cost controls.

The layoffs are separate from Amazon's broader cuts announced in January that impacted more than 16,000 corporate workers.

The division that was axed on Tuesday is responsible for designing robots and other conveyances, primarily in warehouses, writes Reuters.

Amazon has reportedly reduced headcount within its robotics organization in what appears to be the company’s latest round of layoffs.

Amazon's e-commerce operations rely on thousands of robots to automate warehouse operations. Still, this division hasn't avoided job cuts.

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It follows a separate round of reductions in January, when Amazon removed 16,000 corporate roles.

Amazon has confirmed layoffs of at least 100 staff in its robotics unit, as part of ongoing job cuts tied to automation and efficiency initiatives.

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Amazon has laid off more than 100 employees from its robotics division as part of an ongoing effort to streamline operations ...

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