On an average day, about 12 million orders are placed on Amazon around the world. And around 8 million of those orders are placed in the U.S.

So, it's no surprise that they need all hands on deck working in their warehouses. But it's not just human hands that they're using now - it's robots.

With the rapid advancement of artificial intelligence, more and more companies are implementing technology to help them do tasks faster and more efficiently. And Amazon is at the forefront.

Amazon Workers vs Robots

Across the globe, Amazon has around 1.56 million employees, with most of them working in the warehouse. And according to a report by The Wall Street Journal, they will soon have nearly as many robots as they do humans.

Currently, about 75% of global deliveries "are assisted in some way by robotics," the report said. It also added that Amazon had about 670 employees per facility last week, which was the lowest recorded in 16 years.

But how many robots does Amazon have in their warehouses? The company has deployed more than one million robots in its warehouses - almost outnumbering its human workers.

The robots, such as the new Sequioa and Digit models, are designed to perfom repetitive tasks. For example, Sequioa helps accelerate inventory management and order processing within fulfillment centers. And Digit, a bipedal robot, helps with tasks such as moving empty tote boxes.

In addition to the robots in their warehouses, the e-commerce company has been testing drones for years and aims to offer fast, more efficient delivery through its Prime Air service. While the drones are not quite mainstream yet, they would surely transform delivery services and even cut down delivery time to 60 minutes or less.

Will Robots Take Our Jobs?

As robots begin to take over more tasks in the workforce, it brings up a broader question about the future. Will robots take our jobs?

Amazon didn't immediately respond when asked. However, last month, Amazon CEO, Andy Jassy acknowledged the growing impact of artificial intelligence, stating that the company expects to trim its workforce over the next few years. While automation may reduce the need for some manual labor, Jassy also emphasized that the company is focusing on upskilling workers for new roles that involve more technology and innovation.

Robots may be taking over some tasks, but it's still unclear how this will reshape employment in the long run. What we do know is that AI will force us to evolve and potentially even create new opportunities - albeit ones that require a different skill set.