Helsingbotica Community Robot

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One of the main goals of the preliminary study “HelsingBotica - a feasibility study on data sharing for improved micromobility and delivery robots” was to identify pilot projects where autonomous delivery robots (ADRs) could be most beneficial from a social, economic, and environmental sustainability perspective.

Purpose and Goals

The project tests autonomous neighborhood robots in a residential area in Helsingborg, where the robots will replace conventional vans to deliver goods directly to homes. The project will explore ways to seamlessly integrate new technology, autonomous delivery robots, into the existing distribution system, considering the robots' advantages and disadvantages. This will be done by performing several deliveries of pharmacy goods using delivery robots to end consumers. The long-term goal is to improve the sustainability of the last mile through this approach. The focus is on prototype development, the experience of residents and customers, business benefits, climate benefits, and digital solutions to steer towards more sustainable deliveries. The project has the potential to strengthen Sweden's position in this field by developing new, more profitable, sustainable, and socially adapted methods within e-commerce for the last mile.

Method

The project begins with the planning and design of the solution, followed by development and testing to ensure functionality and safety. Pilot tests are then conducted, where the robot from Hugo Delivery delivers goods from Apotea to customers with the help of Best Transport, with a particular focus on evaluating customer experiences. Finally, the potential for scalability, business models, and sustainability is analyzed to assess the solution's long-term viability on a larger scale. The project leverages digital technology for sustainability, develops the use of micromobility through delivery robots in Helsingborg, and explores scaling opportunities and viable business models.

Use of Results

The results will be used to increase awareness of the significance of robots for future e-commerce deliveries and serve as a basis for the project's stakeholders to evaluate the potential of robots.

Read the article Framgångsrika tester med “kvartersrobot” i Helsingborg in Dagens Logistik (In Swedish)