With the next delivery, a small robot will knock on your door
Greg Urban
Business consulting in logistics, postal and parcel, supply chain professional, strategy, innovations, AI, IT, and due diligence in supply chain, Last Mile Expert
Last-mile delivery is the final and crucial step in the logistics process. It is the delivery of goods from a transportation hub to the final destination, which is often a residential address. It is also the most challenging and expensive step in the logistics process. Therefore, companies are continuously searching for new and innovative ways to improve last-mile delivery. One such way is through the use of autonomous delivery vehicles.
Autonomous delivery vehicles are self-driving vehicles that are designed to transport goods without the need for a human driver. These vehicles are equipped with sensors, cameras, and artificial intelligence (AI) technology that allows them to navigate through traffic and deliver goods to their final destination. Autonomous delivery vehicles have become increasingly popular in recent years due to their ability to reduce delivery costs, increase delivery speed, and improve overall efficiency.
Here are six examples of autonomous delivery vehicles that are currently being tested in last-mile delivery:
Nuro: Nuro is a robotics company that designs and manufactures autonomous delivery vehicles. Their vehicles are designed to deliver groceries, meals, and other goods to consumers. Nuro has partnered with companies such as Walmart and Domino's Pizza to test their autonomous delivery vehicles. In one test, Nuro's vehicle successfully delivered groceries to a customer's home in just 30 minutes.
Starship Technologies: Starship Technologies Technologies is a robotics company that specializes in last-mile delivery. Their vehicles are designed to deliver food, groceries, and other goods to consumers. Starship Technologies has partnered with companies such as DoorDash and Postmates to test their autonomous delivery vehicles. In one test, Starship's vehicle successfully delivered food to a customer's home in just 15 minutes.
Amazon Scout: 亚马逊 Scout is an autonomous delivery vehicle that is designed to deliver packages to customers. The vehicle is equipped with six wheels and can navigate through sidewalks and other pedestrian areas. Amazon has been testing its Scout vehicles in select cities across the United States. In one test, Amazon's Scout successfully delivered a package to a customer's home in just a few hours.
Kiwibot: Kiwibot is a robotics company that designs and manufactures autonomous delivery vehicles. Their vehicles are designed to deliver food, groceries, and other goods to consumers. Kiwibot has partnered with companies such as Uber Eats and Postmates to test their autonomous delivery vehicles. In one test, Kiwibot's vehicle successfully delivered food to a customer's home in just 20 minutes.
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Robomart: Robomart is an autonomous delivery vehicle that is designed to deliver groceries and other goods to consumers. The vehicle is equipped with refrigeration and heating systems to ensure that the goods stay fresh during transportation. Robomart has partnered with companies such as Walmart to test their autonomous delivery vehicles. In one test, Robomart's vehicle successfully delivered groceries to a customer's home in just 45 minutes.
Aramex: Aramex , a global logistics and transportation solutions provider, has been involved in testing several autonomous delivery vehicles and drones for last mile delivery. In partnership with BARQ EV, a leading drone delivery service provider in the UAE, and Kiwibot, a Colombian company specialising in delivery robotics.
However, it is necessary to ask whether small, bulky robots will allow for a real relief of work on the last mile. The old rule is that you need to reduce the number of stops to reduce costs. That's why successful parcel locker projects achieve significantly lower costs per piece. Due to their small capacity, our robots multiply the number of stops; however, released from one vehicle, they can handle many addresses simultaneously. Will this technology be reserved only for niche markets, e.g., healthcare, or can it be a real challenger for Out Of Home delivery? #lastmiledelivery #drones #autonomousvehicles
Any opinion from Last Mile Experts Marek Rozycki Damian Jarosz Greg Krupa Mirek Gral
Will delivery drones be a suitable technology for last-mile delivery in NEOM ? Jan-Willem Adrian Mitch Hawkins ?
Equipment Delivery Manager, Engineering & Planning | Port of NEOM
1 年Thanks for the question, Greg. Regarding autonomous delivery vehicles, I believe they’ll certainly serve a purpose in non-vehicular urban environments such as NEOM. And for drones, the simple answer is yes, however, they have limited use cases due to the current limitation with payload and flight time, and concerns with visual/noise impact. It could be envisaged to use them for time critical or priority deliveries to more remote areas, for example, islands.?
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1 年I agree with Mirek! This is not of any use except Marketing. It is not sustainable, not cost reducing, not possible i large scale and not able to be able to handle the volumes…have anyone calculated on the total CO2 pr Parcel delivered? It is Nice, Funny and may support Last Mile in some cases - like drones. Could be used in emergency.
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1 年Amazon already pulled the plug on Scout. Also, a system exists not even included in Greg Urban's piece here that makes the most sense and will ultimately revolutionize delivery. Nobody wants their stuff at the curb, or even at their door. They want it right inside their appliances and cabinets.
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1 年I was thinking about this the other day. I think a massive problem will be the cyclist lobby groups. Here in London large chunks of road are being handed over to them to suit the mayors agenda. They seem to shout the loudest and will not be happy to share any of the cycle lanes even if they don't have to use them! A lot of the pavements don't have the space, so I think it will be a long way off in the major cities.
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1 年I am skeptical when it comes to the mass use of autonomous robots on the streets in the coming years. In order to serve customers effectively, there needs to be adequate urban infrastructure to allow such machines to move safely, something that is lacking in most of the cities we live in today.? Of course, "cities of the future" are usually designed to reconcile the needs of traffic, pedestrians, drivers and AGV operators in an organized and safe manner.? Technology is changing our environment in a very dynamic way, and sometimes we don't realize how much it affects our lives.? An example is the development of storage media, which I mentioned here:?https://www.dhirubhai.net/posts/mirek-gral-lme_ai-lastmile-logistics-activity-7044936879380570112-Oc5P?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_desktop