This delivery robot could be driving along sidewalks, transporting goods and packages to people's doors in the very near future. The co-owners of Skype launched a company called Starship Technologies, which oversees this autonomous rover project.
The little delivery robot will travel at four miles per hour and while that is much slower than a human delivery system, it is much more cost-effective as well as environmentally friendly. It has the capacity to courier two grocery bags worth of items, or 20 pounds, and will take between five and 30 minutes to arrive. The goods are locked inside the robot and can only be accessed through a recipient's code that will be provided through an accompanying app.
While many businesses are looking to delivery drones in the future, these rovers may prove to be a more realistic option when it comes to regulations, laws and practicality.
Autonomous Delivery Rovers
This Sidewalk-Strolling Delivery Robot Couriers Goods in 5-30 Minutes
Trend Themes
1. Autonomous Delivery Rovers - Delivery companies can invest in autonomous rovers to make their deliveries environmentally friendly and cost-effective.
2. Sidewalk-strolling Couriers - Businesses can use sidewalk-strolling delivery robots to achieve faster, more efficient door-to-door deliveries.
3. Locked-in Goods Delivery - Delivery companies can provide a more secure service by utilizing locked-in delivery robots that only allow recipients to access their items with a unique code through an accompanying app.
Industry Implications
1. Delivery Services - Delivery services could invest in autonomous rover technology to streamline their operations and offer a more environmentally friendly and cost-effective option for their clients.
2. Technology - This project could lead to further innovation in autonomous robotics technology and encourage other companies to create similar sidewalk-strolling delivery robots.
3. Retail - Retail businesses can take advantage of delivery rovers to offer faster and more efficient door-to-door deliveries, giving them a competitive advantage in the market.