Amazon has reportedly carried out another round of layoffs, this time targeting employees in its robotics division, as the technology and e-commerce giant continues efforts to streamline operations and reduce costs. The latest cuts were reported by Business Insider, which cited an internal message sent to staff by robotics vice president Scott Dresser.
In the message, Dresser described the layoffs as a “difficult but necessary” decision made as part of a broader effort to reorganize the company’s robotics operations. While the company did not reveal the exact number of employees affected, an Amazon spokesperson said the reductions involved a relatively small number of roles within the robotics unit.
Despite the job cuts, Amazon emphasized that robotics remains a strategic priority for the company. The spokesperson stated that the firm continues to hire and invest in key areas, even as it periodically reviews its organizational structure to ensure teams are positioned to innovate and deliver services to customers more effectively.
Employees affected by the layoffs will receive severance pay, continued health insurance benefits, and job placement support, according to the company. Amazon said such decisions are not taken lightly and are part of routine evaluations aimed at removing bureaucracy and improving operational efficiency.
The latest move highlights that Amazon is still reducing its workforce even after eliminating about 57,000 positions since 2022. Major layoff rounds took place in October 2025 and January 2026, including the removal of approximately 16,000 corporate roles earlier this year.
The company’s restructuring also comes amid changes in its robotics strategy. Reports indicate that Amazon recently shelved its Blue Jay warehouse robot project only months after its launch, as it plans to transition toward a new robotics system designed to support its vast fulfillment network. The company currently relies on thousands of robots to move goods through warehouses as part of its logistics operations.
As of the end of last year, Amazon employed roughly 1.58 million people globally. While the majority work in warehouse and logistics operations, about 350,000 employees are in corporate and technology roles.
The layoffs also come as Amazon increases spending on artificial intelligence and automation. Chief executive Andy Jassy has previously suggested that advances in generative AI could eventually reduce the company’s corporate workforce, reflecting broader changes taking place across the global technology sector as companies balance innovation with cost control.
