1950, Isaac Asimov published his science fiction masterpiece “I Robot”, was made big screen in 2004 with the same title. After that, I could see how some of his Android couriers delivered packages with full respect for timeliness. This is a perfect example of how many times literary creativity has foreseen what really comes. The first trials of robotic parcel delivery are already a reality.
company named Starship Technologiesis a startup created by some of Skype’s founding members and has already started delivering meals to the first homes. Robots in some European cities such as Düsseldorf and Bern.
“Will six-wheeled robots be the courier of the future?”
But how do these artificially intelligent courier machines work? Much like a vacuum cleaner, this six-wheeled robot can move autonomously thanks to an electric engine and can operate for up to six hours. It has a battery. that is, A system of cameras and ultrasonic sensors can avoid obstacles GPS and radar Self-guide through the streets until you reach the delivery point. If there is a problem, there is human oversight from the control station.
As for users, order tracking looks pretty easy.Details can be viewed with a simple smartphone app And when the robot arrives at the customer’s home, a security code introduced in the very same app allows it to open the lid so it can pick up the order. The robot then returns to its original location to pick up the new order. so far, Service reaches customers within 3-5 kilometers / 1.86-3.10 miles The company estimates a delivery time of 15 to 30 minutes. Furthermore, this auto courier claims to be able to carry a maximum weight of 20 kg / 44.1 lb.
As always, pros and cons are two sides of the same coin
With this experience Some other attempts by Amazon, an example of how digital transformation extends to the most mundane processes of our daily lives. The company responsible for these futuristic couriers claims that these pilot tests have been completely successful, prompting the need for promising service development.
In fact, there are many advantages for both the end user and the company. Affordable service and faster delivery timeNonetheless, there are still some concerns about how the robots will solve potential problems along the way, such as insurmountable steps, dangerous bumps, especially robberies and kidnapping of units.
the current, The service is available in select cities in Germany, the United Kingdom and Switzerland, and may be implemented in other European countriesWho knows if a tip-expecting machine will soon pop up on your doorstep after delivering your groceries or daily specials.
sauce: globit
image: Starship Technologies
