Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 22.03
February 22, 2023
…accelerate the deployment of efficient and integrated next-generation last-mile delivery services using driverless carriers in urban and on-yard environments. Clevon and ZF teams will work together to carry out a full-scale integration of the SCALAR SaaS platform and CLEVON 1 vehicles over the upcoming months and deploy it to manage CLEVON 1 unit fleets on public roads. Talinn, Estonia-based Clevon was founded in 2022 and was spun out of Cleveron, which develops robotic-based parcel terminals. Its CLEVON 1 autonomous shuttle carriers have completed deliveries in Europe and the U.S. “Clevon is making driverless deliveries happen already today,” said Sander Sebastian…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 21.95
September 09, 2022
…partnership to use Nuro's autonomous, electric vehicles for food deliveries in the U.S. Uber Eats consumers will be able to order meals and goods delivered by Nuro's zero-occupant autonomous delivery vehicles, which run on public roads and are built specifically to carry food and other goods. The partnership will kick off this fall with deliveries in Houston and Mountain View, Calif. San Francisco-based Uber and Mountain View, Calif.-based Nuro said they plan to expand the service to the greater Bay Area. “Nuro and Uber share a vision in which technology can make everyday life just a little bit easier,” said…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 21.88
March 28, 2023
Drone deliveries are advancing, according to Flytrex Inc. The Tel Aviv, Israel-based company today released its 2022 Yardstick report detailing customer trends across its drone delivery service in North Carolina and Texas. The Yardstick is based on 2022 data from Flytrex’s operations and highlights its achievements, from volume and types of items delivered to fastest time from order to delivery. With a rapidly growing list of national restaurant and retail chain partners, Flytrex claimed that it has increased its customer base sevenfold year over year and completed tens of thousands of deliveries last year. “The drone delivery industry as a…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 21.87
June 06, 2023
…the company said. Relay Robotics said it supplies autonomous delivery robots that work with humans safely, securely, reliably, and contact-free. Relay’s robots complement staff across hospitality, healthcare, and commercial real estate. They have completed more than 1,000,000 deliveries worldwide and continue to make hundreds of deliveries a day around the globe. Relay2 uses proprietary tech to navigate elevators Relay2 leverages Relay’s proprietary elevator technology to support elevators from the major elevator companies including OTIS, Schindler, TK, Mitsubishi, KONE, and others. This enables Relay2 to navigate throughout a hotel, enabling deliveries from the front desk or kitchen directly to hotel guest…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 21.79
October 26, 2021
Drone deliveries are starting to become more common, thanks to careful collaboration. Flytrex Inc. today announced the expansion of its drone delivery service to Holly Springs, N.C. The Fayetteville, N.C.-based provider said it has partnered with local authorities and restaurant chains to begin delivering food to front and back yards in the neighborhood of Forest Springs. Flytrex will bring orders to dozens of households in the area that have opted into the service. The company added that it will conduct all flights under Part 107, within visual line of sight, following the highest U.S. safety standards. “We are soaring into…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 21.72
February 11, 2022
Coco, a Los Angeles-based robot delivery service, is now up and running down south in Austin, Texas. “When evaluating markets for expansion, Austin stood out to the team as a perfect match,” said Zach Rash, co-founder and CEO of Coco. “Austin's entrepreneurial spirit, top-notch food scene, and commitment to supporting small businesses makes it an ideal fit for Coco.” While Austin may be the company's first venture out of California, in the coming months, it plans to head out to Dallas, Houston, and Miami. Coco reaches out in Los Angeles Founded in 2019, Cyan Robotics Inc., which does business as…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 21.71
October 05, 2021
…announced completion of its first scheduled last-mile aerial drone delivery in Ireland. The delivery marked the launch of a trial service delivering goods from FMCI based at Shannon Airport in County Clare, to Foynes Port in County Limerick, Ireland’s second-largest port operator and largest bulk port company. FedEx said the delivery demonstrates the benefits of drones for last-mile service and its commitment to exploring the latest innovations. “We are always looking for new and innovative ways to deliver the world to our customers’ doorsteps,” said Mike Roche, operations managing director of FedEx Express Ireland. “I’m delighted that this drone delivery…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 21.59
December 16, 2022
Walmart’s drone delivery service is now available for select customers in the Tampa, Orlando, Dallas, and Phoenix areas. This marks the first time customers in these regions can take advantage of Walmart’s drone deliveries, following the retailer’s earlier announcement of plans to expand its network with DroneUp to reach 4 million additional households across six states. From last-minute meal solutions to a package of Christmas cookies, Bentonville, Ark.-based Walmart said it has successfully executed thousands of same-day drone deliveries to date. “Drone delivery makes it possible for our customers to shop those last-minute or forgotten items with ease, in a…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 21.56
December 14, 2016
…is pushing forward with its plans for a drone delivery fleet. Today it announced that it’s begun deliveries to two customers in the UK, and will be expanding that to dozens, possibly hundreds, in the coming months. The service is restricted to small items for now, focusing on delivering packages up to five pounds in 30 minutes or less. On December 7th, 2016, Prime Air delivered its first order - an Amazon Fire TV and bag of popcorn - using a highly automated drone. According to a press release, it took 13 minutes from customer click to package delivery at…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 20.76
June 12, 2023
…“chain of custody” security features. RelayRx is a high-capacity delivery robot designed for hospitals. Source: Business Wire Leading hospitals worldwide use Relay robots, including Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, CHU Sainte-Justine, El Camino Hospital, Hutchinson Health, MedStar Georgetown University Hospital, University of California, San Diego, and Yale NewHaven Health Lawrence + Memorial. Relay Robotics said hospitals use its robots to make deliveries from every department to every corner of their facilities, quickly and efficiently. “RelayRx is effectively another 'transport system' for these hospitals,” it claimed. “Before our Relay robot, we had to stop and make hard decisions,” said Jamie Schmidt,…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 20.76
April 27, 2020
Drone Delivery Service Drones to deliver prescription medicines from a Florida CVS pharmacy for the largest retirement community in the U.S. Service supports social-distancing efforts and faster, same-day delivery of time- or temperature-sensitive medicines Service begins in early May in cooperation with the FAA Services to use Matternet’s M2 drone system UPS (NYSE:UPS) and CVS Health Corporation (NYSE:CVS) today said UPS subsidiary UPS Flight Forward (UPSFF) will use drones to deliver prescription medicines from a CVS pharmacy to The Villages, Florida for the largest U.S. retirement community, home to more than 135,000 residents. The service will use the Matternet M2…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 20.70
May 12, 2022
…Entrepreneur’s “2022 Franchise 500.” Flytrex takes off with drone deliveries “We’re excited to team up with Jersey Mike’s to deliver subs throughout the skies of North Carolina and look forward to expanding our partnership everywhere they deliver their delicious food,” said Yariv Bash, co-founder and CEO of Flytrex. “Drone delivery is accelerating quicker than anyone could have anticipated, and we are thrilled to be at the forefront of that movement – using our technology to ensure retailers and restaurants can stay ahead of the ultrafast delivery curve.” Tel Aviv, Israel-based Flytrex provides business-to-consumer autonomous delivery services. The company said it…
