# Autonomous Delivery Robot Designs Postmate's Has Revealed Its Second Edition Autonomous Rover By Daniel Johnson | Published 2019-08-05 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/autonomous-rover References: [techcrunch](https://techcrunch.com/2019/07/24/postmates-self-driving-delivery-rover-will-see-with-ousters-lidar/) & [ouster.io](https://www.ouster.io/blog-posts/postmateschoosesouster) Postmate's has revealed its second edition autonomous rover, titled Serve. Notable changes in the design include the robot's sensors. The autonomous robot will begin to perform deliveries in Los Angeles this year. The delivery robot was created by Ouster, which is a startup known for its lidar sensors. The startup Ouster has a history of creating the lidar sensors which the autonomous rover uses to navigate. Lidar sensors are able to measure distance using laser technology to create 3D maps of the car's environment. This map then informs the robot's navigation system. Ouster has also sold lidar sensors to companies in other industries that require the technology. Industries like robotics, drones, defense, security, and mining also implement lidar sensor technology. Image Credit: Postmates/ Ouster ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.9/10 - Popularity: 73% | Activity: 66% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Robots](https://www.trendhunter.com/robots) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Autonomous Delivery Robots:** Creating efficient and reliable autonomous delivery robots for businesses - **Lidar Sensors:** Innovating and improving lidar sensors for more precise vehicle and robot navigation - **Robotic Delivery Services:** Developing innovative robotic delivery services for businesses to improve customer satisfaction ### Sectors Adopting This - **Delivery Services:** Using autonomous delivery robots to improve delivery efficiency and speed for various types of businesses - **Robotics Industry:** Exploring the use of lidar sensors for precise navigation and innovation in autonomous robots and drones - **Mining Industry:** Implementing lidar sensor technology in mine exploration and excavation to improve accuracy and safety ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Autonomous Delivery Services](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/uber-eats-3.md) - [Autonomous Food Delivery Robots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/autonomous-mobile-robot.md) - [Industry-Leading Delivery Robots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lucki-pro.md) - [Adaptable Four-Wheeled Delivery Robots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/avride-robot.md) - [Robotic Convenience Store Deliveries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/autonomous-robot-delivery.md) - [Autonomous Residential Delivery Robots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/golerobotics-aa2.md) - [Pedestrian-Protecting Delivery Robots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/autonomous-delivery-vehicle.md) - [Interactive Autonomous Delivery Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/robo-a2z-delivery-vehicle.md) - [AI-Driven Robotics Technology](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aidriven-robotics-technology.md)