Amazon Scout heads south

At the start of 2020, Amazon Scout--our fully-electric delivery system designed to safely get packages to customers using autonomous delivery devices--was busy becoming fast friends with a variety of household objects. From surfboards, to luggage, to refrigerators, and even Christmas trees waiting to be picked up for recycling--our autonomous devices have navigated around all types of objects on the sidewalk. But a lot has changed these past few months. Amazon has been providing an essential service during the COVID-19 pandemic and working hard to get customers the products they need so they can continue to stay safe. Amazon Scout is quietly playing its part in this effort, too.