To address challenges such as the rise of e-commerce and the shortage of delivery drivers, more and more startups in the logistics industry are using AI, IoT, digital twins, sensors, and more to support operational efficiency and automation.
Delivers.AI is developing a small, four-wheeled autonomous robot that specializes in last-mile delivery. Integrate with online delivery platforms, supermarkets, dark kitchens, and more for fast, accurate, and contactless delivery. They are developing their own autonomous technology using low-cost sensors and cameras, and the manufacturing cost of the robot housing will be a fraction of that compared to other companies. Founded in 2020, it has successfully delivered 4000 automated deliveries in just 2 years. They are developing their business mainly in Europe, but they are interested in expanding into the global market, so the day may come when you can see this product even in the streets of Japan.
ISEE provides AI-powered autonomous driving technology to modernize global supply chains. The solution automates yard trucking operations primarily in areas where traffic rules on ordinary roads do not apply, such as distribution centers, and already supports the automation of logistics hubs for several companies, including Fortune 100 retailers. Yard trucks are difficult and dangerous to work with, so automating them can reduce manpower and ensure safety. They won the "Autonomous Truck Of The Year" award last year, and we expect them to be more active in the future.
In addition to the technologies introduced in this article, there are several other solutions that solve logistics-related challenges, such as drones specialized for delivery, and solutions that can manage stored items in warehouses in real time using local IoT devices and 5G RFID tags. With the penetration of these technologies, it is expected that e-commerce and delivery, which are now indispensable to our lives, will become easier to use and more convenient. We will continue to keep an eye on the logistics startup market, which is expected to be more active than ever it was before.
