Amazon's new Vulcan fulfillment center robot doesn't look humanoid but it has some very human characteristics, like the ability to "feel" the items it's handling. Amazon introduced Vulcan at its Delivering the Future event in Germany on May 7.

Amazon has rolled out new robots, called Vulcan, which are able to "feel" with a human-like touch and can take over intricate tasks such as picking and packing from warehouse workers.

The robot uses force sensors and adaptive paddles to gently push items aside and slide new ones into tight spaces without damage.