Uber Eats Has Launched a Robot-Controlled Autonomous Delivery Service
Kanesa David — May 17, 2022 — Lifestyle
References: ubereats & techcrunch
Uber Eats has launched a new food delivery service that is fully autonomous, relying on robots to carry out deliveries without the need for human intervention. Alongside Serve Robotics and Motional, Uber Eats will begin delivering small orders from select merchants to test out the program.
Challenges that come with autonomous delivery in California include permits that allow the company to charge for the service. So far, Motional only has a permit to test with safety personnel on board during the trip.
Customers that live in areas where the program is being tested will be able to select the autonomous delivery option at their Uber Eats checkout page. The normal tracking services will operate as usual, and customers will be able to unlock the autonomous car with a code from their phone when the order arrives.
Image Credit: Motional, Uber Eats
Challenges that come with autonomous delivery in California include permits that allow the company to charge for the service. So far, Motional only has a permit to test with safety personnel on board during the trip.
Customers that live in areas where the program is being tested will be able to select the autonomous delivery option at their Uber Eats checkout page. The normal tracking services will operate as usual, and customers will be able to unlock the autonomous car with a code from their phone when the order arrives.
Image Credit: Motional, Uber Eats
Trend Themes
1. Autonomous Delivery Services - The rise of autonomous delivery services opens up opportunities for companies to develop and implement new technologies for delivery operations without human intervention.
2. Robot-controlled Delivery Systems - The increasing use of robot-controlled delivery systems revolutionizes the way we think about deliveries and presents opportunities for businesses to leverage automation for cost-effective and efficient delivery services.
3. Test Programs for Autonomous Delivery - The adoption of test programs for autonomous delivery provides an opportunity for companies to explore the effectiveness and viability of this technology, especially in markets with high demands and complex logistics.
Industry Implications
1. Food Delivery Services - Food delivery companies can leverage autonomous delivery services to expand their customer base and streamline their operations with reduced labor costs and increased efficiency.
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3. Retail and Ecommerce - Retail and ecommerce businesses can improve their logistics and delivery operations using autonomous delivery services, providing faster and more reliable delivery to their customers with real-time tracking and reduced delivery costs.
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