Nuro's Self-Driving Delivery Vehicle Only Transports Goods, Not Humans
Alyson Wyers — January 31, 2018 — Autos
This self-driving delivery vehicle will only pick up packages, not people. Startup Nuro has a mission "to accelerate the benefits of robotics for everyday life." Their fully autonomous car was designed to transport local goods in a way that is safe, quick and affordable.
The on-road self-driving delivery vehicle has a flexible interior design, so it can easily tackle a variety of chores. The Nuro vehicle can also be customized for businesses, from florists to food delivery. The electric car won't carry any human cargo, so Nuro focused on keeping people outside the vehicle safer than what is being transported on the inside. This includes having a windshield wiper but no driver seat.
This approach could give the new robotics venture an advantage over competitors, as many drivers would cite safety as a reason not to invest in autonomous vehicles.
The on-road self-driving delivery vehicle has a flexible interior design, so it can easily tackle a variety of chores. The Nuro vehicle can also be customized for businesses, from florists to food delivery. The electric car won't carry any human cargo, so Nuro focused on keeping people outside the vehicle safer than what is being transported on the inside. This includes having a windshield wiper but no driver seat.
This approach could give the new robotics venture an advantage over competitors, as many drivers would cite safety as a reason not to invest in autonomous vehicles.
Trend Themes
1. Autonomous Delivery Vehicles - The rise of autonomous delivery vehicles presents disruptive innovation opportunities for companies to streamline last-mile logistics and enhance efficiency.
2. Flexible Interior Design - The trend towards flexible interior design in autonomous delivery vehicles opens up new possibilities for customization and adaptation to various business needs.
3. Safety in Autonomous Vehicles - Safety innovations in autonomous delivery vehicles could spur the adoption of self-driving technology by addressing public concerns and improving trust.
Industry Implications
1. Logistics & Delivery - The autonomous delivery vehicle trend has the potential to revolutionize the logistics and delivery industry, making it more efficient and cost-effective.
2. Food & Beverage - The food and beverage industry can leverage autonomous delivery vehicles to improve delivery speed, accuracy, and overall customer experience.
3. Automotive - The automotive industry can capitalize on the trend of autonomous delivery vehicles by designing and manufacturing purpose-built vehicles tailored specifically for autonomous operations.
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