# Self-Driving Delivery Robots Starship Technologies Plans to Introduce Robots in Mail Delivery By Erica Francis | Published 2016-07-09 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/self-driving-robots References: [news.sky](http://news.sky.com/story/1722289/self-driving-robots-to-deliver-food-in-london) & [starship.xyz](https://www.starship.xyz/starship-technologies-launches-testing-program-self-driving-delivery-robots-major-industry-partners/) Starship Technologies will be testing self-driving robots to deliver packages and mail in the UK, Germany and Switzerland. Several major brands have teamed up with Starship Technologies to test the self-driving delivery robots in five cities. According to the company, the self-driving robots are able to [deliver packages, groceries and food](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/doordash-dot) within a two to three mile radius in 15 minutes while being monitored by humans. The robots can detect objects in front of their path and are able to maneuver away from them. Each bot is fitted with sensors that will send an alert to the humans monitoring it if the unit is lifted off the ground. The robots are also equipped with cameras and [two-way audio](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/avride-robot). Starship Technologies is planning to introduce the self-driving delivery robots to the United States in the near future. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.4/10 - Popularity: 18% | Activity: 47% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [AI](https://www.trendhunter.com/ai) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Self-driving Delivery Robots:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop autonomous delivery solutions to improve efficiency and reduce costs in the logistics industry. - **Robotic Mail Delivery:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Implement robotic systems to streamline mail delivery processes and enhance customer convenience. - **Advanced Robotics in Package Delivery:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Harness the potential of advanced robotics to revolutionize the way packages are delivered, enhancing speed and reliability. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Logistics:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Integrate autonomous delivery technology to optimize supply chain management and improve customer satisfaction. - **E-commerce:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Implement self-driving delivery robots to enhance last-mile delivery capabilities and expedite order fulfillment. - **Postal Services:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Embrace robotic mail delivery systems to improve efficiency, reduce costs, and offer innovative services for customers. ## 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) - [Robotic Convenience Store Deliveries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/autonomous-robot-delivery.md) - [Robot Convenience Store Deliveries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nuro.md) - [Human-Robot Delivery Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/seoyon-ehwa-automatic-sorting-system.md) - [Interactive Autonomous Delivery Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/robo-a2z-delivery-vehicle.md) - [Contactless Lunch Delivery Robots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lunchbox-delivery-robot.md) - [Adaptable Four-Wheeled Delivery Robots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/avride-robot.md) - [Autonomous Robotic Pizza Deliveries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pizza-hut-and-serve-robotics.md)