# Autonomous Shipping Robots The Conceptual Ecotranzit Provides a Solution to Truck Deliveries By M | Published 2016-03-31 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shipping-robot References: [tuvie](http://www.tuvie.com/ecotranzit-futuristic-autonomous-urban-shipping-robot/) & [imaginactive.org](http://imaginactive.org/) The Ecotranzit is a concept shipping robot designed by Charles Bombardier and Martin Rico that hopes to eliminate the continual need for large-scale trucks and delivery vehicles that are currently on the road. The robots are [mini wagon-style vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ewagon) that are self-driving and are engineered to deliver packages without the need of a human to operate the machine. The [self-driving design](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tesla-robovan) could help eliminate the need for couriers and [delivery workers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/doordash-dot), as packages can be picked up and delivered entirely with Ecotranzit. The Ecotranzit is a small cart that operates on four weeks with a sliding back chamber. The vehicle can fit packages in its cargo space while the back chamber makes it easy for the cart to slide it onto doorsteps. The car is able to drive on streets, bike paths and more with pre-set algorithms to steer it to its destinations. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.5/10 - Popularity: 40% | Activity: 56% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Autonomous Shipping Robots:** The Ecotranzit showcases the potential for autonomous robots to revolutionize shipping by eliminating the need for human-operated delivery vehicles. - **Unmanned Delivery:** The Ecotranzit highlights the disruptive potential of unmanned delivery services, which could drastically reduce shipping costs and increase efficiency in package delivery. - **Smart Logistics:** The Ecotranzit exemplifies how smart logistics can streamline shipping processes, eliminating the need for human intervention and increasing automation in package delivery. ### Where This Applies - **Shipping and Logistics:** The Ecotranzit could revolutionize the shipping and logistics industry by introducing autonomous robots that eliminate the need for human-operated delivery vehicles. - **Robotics and Automation:** The Ecotranzit represents a potential disruptive innovation in the robotics and automation industry, demonstrating how autonomous robots can be leveraged for package delivery. - **E-commerce:** The Ecotranzit could disrupt the e-commerce industry by enabling more efficient and cost-effective package delivery through the integration of unmanned delivery services. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Interactive Autonomous Delivery Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/robo-a2z-delivery-vehicle.md) - [Autonomous Cabin-Free Shipping Trucks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/autonomous-electric-truck.md) - [Compartmentalized Robotic Delivery Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/buzzy-bot.md) - [Shapeshifting Delivery Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/modular-mobility-system.md) - [Human-Robot Delivery Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/seoyon-ehwa-automatic-sorting-system.md) - [Friendly Efficient Delivery Robots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pat-autonomous-delivery-robot.md) - [Friendly Business Delivery Trucks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/autonomous-delivery-truck.md) - [Smiling Package Delivery Robots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/coop-delivery-robot.md) - [Autonomous Food Delivery Robots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/autonomous-mobile-robot.md)