# Pedestrian-Protecting Delivery Robots The Latest Nuro Autonomous Delivery Vehicle is Extra Safe By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2022-01-13 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/autonomous-delivery-vehicle References: [yankodesign](https://www.yankodesign.com/2022/01/13/nuro-next-gen-self-driving-delivery-car-will-protect-pedestrians-with-an-old-fashioned-airbag/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=nuro-next-gen-self-driving-delivery-car-will-protect-pedestrians-with-an-old-fashioned-airbag) & [medium](https://medium.com/nuro/introducing-our-next-generation-nuro-8c1c63488342)  The third-generation [Nuro](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nuro) autonomous delivery vehicle has been shown off by the company as its latest robotic solution for maximizing the capabilities of consumers to access the goods they need most in a convenient manner. The robot vehicle is equipped with two storage sections inside to make it exclusively for the delivery of foods and other goods, and is focused on being extra cautious to prioritize the safety of pedestrians with some additional components. This includes an external airbag that can be deployed when an accident can't be avoided. The third-generation Nuro autonomous delivery vehicle will be powered by 100% renewable electricity from Texas-located wind farms to help further reduce the carbon footprint of the system. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.7/10 - Popularity: 36% | Activity: 33% | Freshness: 11% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [AI](https://www.trendhunter.com/ai) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Pedestrian-protecting Delivery Robots:** Delivery robots that use external airbags to protect pedestrians in case of an accident. - **Renewable Energy-powered Autonomous Vehicles:** Autonomous delivery vehicles that run 100% on renewable electricity from wind farms to reduce carbon footprint. - **Food Delivery Robots:** Robots specifically designed for food delivery that prioritize food safety and convenience for customers. ### Where This Applies - **Food and Beverage Industry:** Opportunities to expand contactless food delivery with the use of robot delivery vehicles, improving efficiency and safety. - **Shipping and Logistics Industry:** The integration of autonomous delivery vehicles for faster, safer, and more environmentally-friendly package delivery services. - **Renewable Energy Industry:** Opportunities for renewable energy companies to provide sustainable power solutions for autonomous delivery vehicles and other emerging technology. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Interactive Autonomous Delivery Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/robo-a2z-delivery-vehicle.md) - [Adaptable Four-Wheeled Delivery Robots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/avride-robot.md) - [Human-Robot Delivery Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/seoyon-ehwa-automatic-sorting-system.md) - [Autonomous Food Delivery Robots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/autonomous-mobile-robot.md) - [Compartmentalized Robotic Delivery Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/buzzy-bot.md) - [Robot Convenience Store Deliveries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nuro.md) - [Friendly Efficient Delivery Robots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pat-autonomous-delivery-robot.md) - [Autonomous Residential Delivery Robots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/golerobotics-aa2.md) - [Friendly Business Delivery Trucks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/autonomous-delivery-truck.md)