7-Eleven has teamed up with American robotics company Nuro to launch an autonomous delivery service in California. The companies will first launch a pilot run this month, offering commercial delivery to those residing in the Mountain View area. Customers will be able to make orders via the 7NOW delivery app and will have their selected products delivered by a Nuro robot -- in this case, an autonomous Prius.
Of course, this is not the first time that these two companies have worked together. In 2016 they teamed up to make a drone delivery to a customer's house in an effort to explore innovative new forms of retail service.
"We are pushing the boundaries of innovation even further to provide customers with the first commercial autonomous delivery service in California," said Raghu Mahadevan, 7-Eleven's chief digital officer, in a recent press statement.
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7-Eleven and Nuro Launch Autonomous Delivery Service
Trend Themes
1. Autonomous Delivery Services - The collaboration between 7-Eleven and Nuro has opened up opportunities for the widespread implementation of autonomous delivery services in retail.
2. On-demand Delivery Apps - The launch of the 7NOW delivery app paves the way for more on-demand delivery apps to be created, improving convenience for consumers.
3. Drone and Robot Deliveries - Drones and robots are set to play a bigger role in the delivery industry, as traditional delivery services look for ways to improve speed and efficiency.
Industry Implications
1. Retail - The retail industry can utilize autonomous delivery services to improve efficiency, speed up delivery times, and create a more user-friendly experience for customers.
2. Technology - The development of autonomous delivery services and on-demand delivery apps provide an opportunity for technology companies to create new solutions in the delivery industry.
3. Logistics - The logistics industry can adapt and innovate by integrating drone and robot deliveries into their existing delivery networks, improving their speed and effectively fulfilling orders.