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Serve Robotics adds Voysys teleoperation technology to its delivery robots

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Serve Robotics, an autonomous sidewalk robotic delivery company, has announced its acquisition of the assets of Phantom Auto and its subsidiary, Voysys, a Swedish pioneer in ultra-low latency video streaming, connectivity, and teleoperation technology.

The acquisition enhances Serve’s technology stack to support its rapidly growing fleet of autonomous delivery robots. The assets were acquired for cash consideration of approximately $5.75 million.

Voysys, founded in 2014, has developed industry-leading video and data streaming solutions that enable connection to autonomous vehicles, machinery, and robots over heterogeneous networks. [Read more…] about Serve Robotics adds Voysys teleoperation technology to its delivery robots

Robomart’s new autonomous vehicle challenges human delivery workers with $3 flat fee

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A new autonomous vehicle from startup Robomart is set to challenge food delivery apps like DoorDash and Uber Eats with a flat $3 delivery fee, no hidden charges, and a multi-order capacity.

Unveiled this week, the new RM5 vehicle is a Level 4 autonomous, all-electric van with 10 individual climate-controlled lockers for customer orders, aiming to make on-demand delivery economically sustainable for both retailers and customers.

Unlike the small, sidewalk-based robots that are currently in use, Robomart’s RM5 is a larger, shuttle-sized vehicle with a 500-pound payload capacity. [Read more…] about Robomart’s new autonomous vehicle challenges human delivery workers with $3 flat fee

Starship launches robot food delivery service at Old Dominion University

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With the fall semester approaching, Grubhub and Starship Technologies rolled out their food delivery service today on Old Dominion University’s campus. This makes ODU one of only three universities in Virginia to feature this amenity.

Starship’s fleet of 11 autonomous, on-demand robots will deliver from seven campus eateries: Chick-fil-A (Webb Center and University Village), Starbucks (Webb Center and University Village), Panera Bread, Qdoba and Steak ‘N Shake.

Students, faculty, staff and the ODU community can now use the Grubhub app (iOS and Android) to order food and drinks from local retailers to be delivered anywhere on campus, within minutes. [Read more…] about Starship launches robot food delivery service at Old Dominion University

Arrive AI selects Synoptek as strategic IT partner to power global expansion

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Arrive AI – a pioneering autonomous delivery network anchored by Arrive Points – has selected Synoptek as a strategic IT partner to enable its rapid growth and global ambitions. Synoptek will provide Arrive AI with all the IT solutions it needs to support its business.

With a recent injection of up to $40 million in funding from Streeterville Capital, Arrive AI is entering a critical growth phase. The company is preparing to launch its patented, autonomous delivery platform later this summer and expects to triple its staff size.

Mark Hamm, COO of Arrive AI, says: “Synoptek’s strategic approach, deep expertise, robust tech stack and strong partnerships with Microsoft and ServiceNow made it a clear choice. [Read more…] about Arrive AI selects Synoptek as strategic IT partner to power global expansion

Arrive AI partners with Skye Air Mobility in India

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Arrive AI, an autonomous delivery network, has a new global customer: Skye Air Mobility, India’s rapidly expanding hyperlocal delivery platform. The company says the partnership marks a “pivotal moment, scaling secure, automated delivery solutions across one of the world’s most dynamic markets”.

Skye Air currently offers 7-minute drone delivery to customers in Gurugram, part of NCR (National Capital Region) of Delhi and Bengaluru (Karnataka), making about 6,000 deliveries per day. The partnership entails co-developing mailboxes and installing across the country.

Arrive AI shall begin from the initial 60 units being placed in Gurugram followed by other cities as per Skye Air’s expansion plan. Both companies expect to have 500 Arrive Points across Skye Air’s service areas in the future, serving a New Delhi population exceeding 33 million. [Read more…] about Arrive AI partners with Skye Air Mobility in India

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

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

Udelv accelerates autonomous delivery with Microsoft Azure

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Udelv will deploy their newest autonomous delivery van (ADV), Newton, to Microsoft’s Redmond, Washington, USA campus to showcase its leading autonomous delivery service, dubbed “Autodeliv”.

The Newton ADV has modular cargo space, 1,200lb carrying capacity, and experience of more than 10,000 autonomous deliveries projected by the end of 2019.

The company plans on deploying hundreds of ADVs in key markets by the end of 2020.

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Starship Technologies launches autonomous deliveries on campus

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Starship Technologies is rolling out commercial autonomous delivery services for corporate and academic campuses across the U.S. and Europe, following continued growth in robotic food, grocery and parcel delivery in residential neighbourhoods.

The company claims it is the first large-scale deployment of autonomous delivery services, supporting campuses by implementing robots to assist in work and school environments.

The robots offer on-demand delivery anywhere on participating campuses via an app, offering employees food delivery when and where they want, eliminating unwanted errands or transporting items to and from other locations on campus.

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