Parking lot and curbside deliveries are becoming increasingly common as the nature of order pickups becomes more convenient and contactless, and Presto is partnering with Ottonomy to advance these solutions. These solutions also have the potential to support restaurants during the ongoing labor shortage.
Guests can order and pay using Presto’s touch or voice products and then get their food delivered via Ottonomy’s vehicles. Rajat Suri, the founder and CEO of Presto, says "Restaurants often partner with third-party delivery channels, which can have a significant impact on net margin. In partnership with Ottonomy, we can enable restaurants to become more agile in managing staff deployments and associated costs." The proprietary technology relies on 3D Lidar and multiple-camera mapping, and it needs no human assistance thanks to its own situational awareness.
Autonomous Curbside Deliveries
Presto is Elevating Contactless Curbside & Parking Lot Deliveries
Trend Themes
1. Contactless Curbside Deliveries - The rise of contactless order pickups presents an opportunity for autonomous curbside deliveries using advanced technologies.
2. Parking Lot Deliveries - With increased demand for order pickups in parking lots, autonomous delivery vehicles could offer a solution to enhance the customer experience.
3. Restaurant Labor Management - By using autonomous delivery vehicles, restaurants can more efficiently manage labor costs while still providing a high level of service to their customers.
Industry Implications
1. Food Delivery - Autonomous delivery vehicles could revolutionize the food delivery industry, leading to increased efficiency and cost savings.
2. Smart Technology - As autonomous delivery vehicles become more common, the need for advanced smart technologies like 3D Lidar and multiple-camera mapping also increases.
3. Transportation - The use of autonomous delivery vehicles presents opportunities for disruption in the transportation industry, particularly in last-mile delivery and logistics.