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Robot-Enabled Locker Deliveries

Ottobot Lockers Brings a Delivery Innovation to CES 2024

— January 9, 2024 — Tech
Harbor Lockers partnered with Ottonomy's patented and award-winning L4 autonomous Ottobots to bring Ottobot Lockers to CES 2024, showcasing unique first and last-mile delivery options for Harbor Marketplace. The partnership is backed by an investment from the venture arm of Assa Abloy (Harbor's parent company), Locker One Ventures.

The Ottobot Locker runs on the Harbor Locker's app ecosystem and this robot-enabled locker delivery innovation adds a new dimension to fixed smart lockers—added mobility for first and last-mile deliveries.

"Integrating first and last-mile options with autonomous robots is paving the way for the future of logistics," said Smart Locker Expert and General Partner of Locker One Ventures, Arik Levy, "With this investment and partnership, we are excited to be at the forefront of creating a new standard for contactless customer service."
Trend Themes
1. Autonomous Robot Deliveries - The partnership between Harbor Lockers and Ottonomy's Ottobots demonstrates the potential of integrating autonomous robots for first and last-mile deliveries, revolutionizing the future of logistics.
2. Robot-enabled Locker Delivery - The Ottobot Lockers, powered by Ottonomy's L4 autonomous robots, offer a disruptive innovation that combines fixed smart lockers with added mobility, providing new options for contactless customer service.
3. Mobility in Last-mile Delivery - Adding robot-enabled lockers to the Harbor Locker app ecosystem introduces a new dimension to last-mile deliveries, improving efficiency and convenience in customer service.
Industry Implications
1. Logistics - The integration of autonomous robots and lockers in delivery services presents disruptive innovation opportunities for logistics companies, enhancing efficiency and expanding service capabilities.
2. Retail - The combination of robot-enabled lockers and contactless delivery services creates a disruptive opportunity for the retail industry to offer seamless and convenient last-mile customer experiences.
3. Technology - The emerging field of robot-enabled locker deliveries opens up disruptive innovation possibilities for technology companies to develop advanced autonomous systems and improve logistics operations.
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