A new take on self-driving delivery robots from two of the creators of Skype. The robot fits a couple of shopping bags inside and navigates the local area via pavements at around 4mph. Apparently they will be based at supermarkets or near shops in shipping containers from where they will deliver to the local area for <£1.
Whilst I'm not sure on the legality of these being on the pavements, I think it's far more achievable in the short term than delivery by air, not to mention the fact it can carry a lot more weight.
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/techn...
Report
@_jamesmundy I suppose the question on everyone's mind is how do they stop people stealing these/the contents!
@gloftus1@_jamesmundy yea, I agree. The first thing that sprung to my friend's mind was: "what's to stop me throwing it into a river" haha I guess it has cameras so could record a culprit (and London has a ton of CCTV) but still, people can't be trusted!
Ignoring the fact that people will mess with these on the sidewalk, these machines could work great for food delivery in NYC. Well, except when you order a 18' pizza.
Can’t wait to get my stuff delivered from a cute Alaxa or Siri enabled staircase climbing Robo!
Pros:
Looks cool. Super early, almost to market!
Cons:
Can’t think of any yet. Can it also clean up soggy doggy poo while at it?
Report
Given that it sticks to sidewalks and paved paths, could see this applied to golf course and retirement communities (Peachtree City or Sun City both great examples--miles of cart paths). Especially helpful for elderly with reduced mobility.
Love the design but I'm concerned about the legality of having a commercial robot take up precious sidewalk space especially during peak hours in places like SF or Los Angeles.
Agree with other comments. This thing is beautiful and in theory makes sense, but unless it's equipped with serious anti-theft including electrical shock if you try and lift the robot up, someone is going to just steal the robot.
Freelance Pro
Freelance Pro
Manga Train
Close
Freelance Pro
Can’t wait to get my stuff delivered from a cute Alaxa or Siri enabled staircase climbing Robo!
Pros:Looks cool. Super early, almost to market!
Cons:Can’t think of any yet. Can it also clean up soggy doggy poo while at it?
Strikingly
Freelance Pro
Roundups
Integry