Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority has collaborated with FedEx to develop a fleet of a new type of robots. These robots will deliver food and grocery items to homes in Dubai. It is first expected to be seen in the prime neighbourhood of Dubai Silicon Oasis. These robots aim to reduce pollution and traffic, also make about 25% of road trips driverless by 2030. We have looked at this technology and we feel it will work as a good product delivery service for Dubai,” said Ahmed Bahrozyan, chief executive of the public transport agency at the RTA.
“The FedEx robot is part of an initiative being done by many companies to cover the last mile of delivery by using autonomous pods that are cheaper and more convenient [than delivery vehicles].” “If you have a residential area with a small shopping mall or supermarket, you will be able to buy something online and have it delivered via robot,” said Mr Bahrozyan. “If you have a residential area with a small shopping mall or supermarket, you will be able to buy something online and have it delivered via robot,” said Mr Bahrozyan.
“Delivery is not just on the ground, as there is the potential for drones also,” said Mr Bahrozyan. “At the RTA we want to reduce trips made on the road to alleviate traffic.” “Autonomous delivery to the doorstep of the customer is in early development, but we will select certain communities as a starting point and go from there. We need to test it to see how people interact with the service and how reliable it is. Then we will decide if there is a path towards wider implementation in Dubai,” he said.
