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Drone delivery: Navigating the path from high-flying hype to last-mile reality

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An in-depth analysis of the current technological landscape, regulatory roadblocks, and the commercial scalability of autonomous aerial delivery

The promise of near-instantaneous delivery via autonomous drones has captivated investors and engineers for over a decade.

Initial forecasts, often fuelled by blockbuster tech announcements, painted a futuristic picture of skies buzzing with packages, a vision that has been stubbornly slow to materialize. This has led many to question the ultimate viability of the concept.

Is drone delivery, then, finally poised to overcome its significant hurdles and become a mainstream logistics solution, or is it destined to remain a niche, novelty service? [Read more…] about Drone delivery: Navigating the path from high-flying hype to last-mile reality

Terradepth and EIVA partner to automate subsea data collection and cloud delivery

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EIVA and Terradepth have partnered to streamline subsea data workflows by integrating Terradepth’s Absolute Ocean platform with EIVA’s NaviSuite software.

This collaboration automates the entire subsea-to-client data workflow, providing expert insight to non-expert users, enabling faster decisions, immediate access, and dramatically reduced turnaround times.

The integration of these two leading software platforms allows collected subsea data to flow directly into Absolute Ocean after being automatically processed via NaviSuite. [Read more…] about Terradepth and EIVA partner to automate subsea data collection and cloud delivery

Peachtree Corners partners with Arrive AI to launch automated delivery network

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Peachtree Corners, one of the United States’ first smart city environments powered by real-world connected infrastructure and 5G, has launched a groundbreaking partnership with Arrive AI.

Arrive AI, a pioneering autonomous delivery network, is joining the Peachtree Corners’ Curiosity Lab ecosystem with the launch of its autonomous last mile solution anchored by smart mailboxes known as Arrive Points.

This collaboration brings patented AI-powered devices to the city’s Innovation Center, showcasing the next generation of secure, hands-free, climate-assisted package delivery. [Read more…] about Peachtree Corners partners with Arrive AI to launch automated delivery network

Amazon reportedly preparing to test humanoid robots for package deliveries

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The world’s largest online retailer, Amazon, is exploring the use of humanoid robots to automate package deliveries, a move that could significantly reshape its fulfillment and delivery network.

According to reports, the e-commerce giant is in the process of testing these advanced robots for handling tasks currently performed by human workers.

The story, which appears to have been first reported by the subscription-based tech publication The Information, has been widely circulated by other news outlets. [Read more…] about Amazon reportedly preparing to test humanoid robots for package deliveries

Veho and RIVR partner to improve e-commerce delivery through AI-powered robots

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Veho, the technology company that operates a parcel delivery platform in the US, and RIVR, a physical AI and robotics developer, have launched an initiative to improve e-commerce delivery experience and efficiency through the use of parcel delivery robots.

The deployment begins today in Austin, with plans to expand to additional markets later this year based upon learnings during the initial trial. The robots are not intended to replace human delivery drivers.

Rather, they are intended to enable humans to deliver more parcels, faster, with less physical strain, all while maintaining the delivery experience for which Veho is known. [Read more…] about Veho and RIVR partner to improve e-commerce delivery through AI-powered robots

Dürr delivers 19,000th robot to Chinese automaker BYD’s first European plant

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Dürr says its 19,000th painting robot will be delivered to BYD’s first European plant in Szeged, Hungary.

Equipped with the high-speed EcoBell3 rotary atomiser, this robot will provide BYD with exceptional paint quality while supporting sustainable production.

BYD Auto Company Limited, a leading Chinese new energy vehicle manufacturer, is among the first Chinese car manufacturers to establish a factory in Europe. [Read more…] about Dürr delivers 19,000th robot to Chinese automaker BYD’s first European plant

7-Eleven Japan trials autonomous delivery robots built by Suzuki and robotics startup Lomby

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7-Eleven stores in Japan are trialling an autonomous delivery robot developed through a collaboration between automotive giant Suzuki and Tokyo-based robotics venture Lomby.

This initiative marks a significant step in addressing Japan’s growing labor shortage and exploring the potential of last-mile delivery automation in urban environments.

Convenience store giant 7-Eleven Japan has commenced real-world testing of autonomous delivery robots in a suburb of Tokyo. [Read more…] about 7-Eleven Japan trials autonomous delivery robots built by Suzuki and robotics startup Lomby

DoorDash expands drone delivery partnership with Wing in Charlotte

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DoorDash, a popular platform for local commerce such as food ordering, and Wing, a developer of residential drone delivery, are introducing drone delivery to Charlotte, North Carolina for the first time.

This marks the latest milestone in their ongoing partnership focused on bringing faster, more efficient, and sustainable food delivery options to customers.

Starting today, eligible DoorDash customers within about four miles of The Arboretum Shopping Center in southern Charlotte can order from a selection of local and national restaurants and choose to have their items delivered by drone. [Read more…] about DoorDash expands drone delivery partnership with Wing in Charlotte

Delivery robot market set to grow amid tech innovation and last-mile logistics demand

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The global delivery robot market is poised for steady growth through 2032, according to new research by Market Research Intellect.

Driven by rapid advances in robotics, artificial intelligence, and navigation systems, delivery robots are gaining ground in logistics, retail, food delivery, and healthcare sectors.

These autonomous systems are emerging as a cost-effective and efficient solution for last-mile delivery challenges, particularly in urban environments. [Read more…] about Delivery robot market set to grow amid tech innovation and last-mile logistics demand

Smart manufacturing delivers ‘20 percent productivity gains’, but challenges remain, says Deloitte

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Smart manufacturing is delivering measurable value, with manufacturers reporting productivity gains of up to 20 percent in both production output and workforce efficiency, according to a new report from Deloitte.

The findings come from Deloitte’s latest Smart Manufacturing and Operations study, Navigating Challenges to Implementation, which shows that while many companies are beginning to reap the rewards of digital transformation, they still face major hurdles related to operational complexity, labor shortages, and cybersecurity. [Read more…] about Smart manufacturing delivers ‘20 percent productivity gains’, but challenges remain, says Deloitte