# Amazon shelves Blue Jay robotics system as it prioritizes smaller same-day delivery warehouses.

*robotics, business · news · 2026-02-18 · The Verge*

## Key points

- Amazon discontinued its Blue Jay warehouse robotics system only months after its October launch.
- The Blue Jay robot was not compatible with Amazon's new smaller, same-day delivery warehouses.
- Amazon is prioritizing micro-fulfillment centers, including those located at the back of Whole Foods stores.
- Amazon's strategic shift towards flexible, rapid delivery centers directly impacted Blue Jay's early cancellation.

S External Link Amazon shelves Blue Jay robotics system as it prioritizes smaller same-day delivery warehouses. The shift comes just a few months after Amazon launched Blue Jay in October, calling it “an extra set of hands” for warehouse employees. Blue Jay wasn’t designed for the smaller, more flexible same-day delivery centers Amazon is focusing on now, though, including micro-fulfillment centers in the back of Whole Foods stores, as Business Insider reports. Amazon pulls the plug on 'Blue Jay' warehouse robot after only a few months [ Business Insider ] Follow topics and authors from this story to see more like this in your personalized homepage feed and to receive email updates. Comments Loading comments Getting the conversation ready... The Verge Daily A free daily digest of the news that matters most. Email (required) By submitting your email, you agree to our Terms and Privacy Notice. This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

**Companies:** Amazon
**Countries:** United States

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