Postal delivery robots trialled in Norway

guest · Oct 19, 2018

Postal delivery robots trialled in Norway
October 19, 2018
https://www.computerweekly.com/news/252450906/Postal-delivery-robots-trialled-in-Norway

A project, funded by the Ministry of Transport and Communications (MTC), plans to roll out an autonomous letter and parcel delivery robot that has been custom designed for Posten Norge, the country’s national postal service.

“Our objective is to develop what we believe will be the world’s first autonomous self-driven letter and package robot. The trial will test the capacity of the robot to handle around 100 household deliveries per day. Our robot uses advanced steering and sensor technology, and moves at a maximum speed of just under 4mph. This is a low-risk and environment friendly speed,” said Posten Norge CEO Tone Wille.
Physical and technical challenges
To succeed in the PNMR project, partners Posten Norge and Buddy Mobility will need to overcome a number of important challenges, physical and technical.

Designed to operate in urban environments, the ADRs’ smart sensory and guidance software will need to be configured to navigate safely among people. Other obstacles include multiple static fixtures such as light poles, street signage, steps and kerbs, along with extreme weather conditions such as ice and snow.
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