Problem statement:
The conventional methods of last-mile delivery face challenges such as high operational
costs, traffic congestion, and the need for human intervention. There is a growing
demand for more efficient and cost-effective solutions to handle the increasing volume
of deliveries.
Abstract
The Autonomous Delivery Robot project aims to address the inefficiencies in last-mile
delivery by developing a robot capable of autonomously navigating and delivering
packages to specified locations. Leveraging robotics and sensor technologies, the
system will optimize delivery routes, reduce operational costs, and enhance the overall
efficiency of the delivery process.
Outcome
The outcome of this project is an autonomous delivery robot that streamlines last-mile
logistics. The robot can navigate through urban environments, avoiding obstacles and
adhering to traffic rules. By reducing the need for human involvement, the system
lowers operational costs, increases delivery speed, and contributes to a more
sustainable and scalable approach to last-mile logistics in the era of increasing
e-commerce demands.
Reference
Autonomous delivery robots (ADRs) are a recent advent in delivery services. While studies on the technical aspects of ADRs are growing rapidly from technical perspectives, studies of ADRs from the business perspective are scarce. ADRs are undoubtedly going to be a hot topic in the technology, innovation, and entrepreneurship literature. However, no literature review has yet sought to understand the current state-of-the-art for ADRs from the business perspective. The objective of the study is therefore to review the existing academic and nonacademic publications to provide stock of the current ADR-related literature. Based on our review of this existing knowledge about ADRs, we suggest implications and some future research avenues.
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