Systematization of autonomous vehicles in last mile transportation processes–taxonomy development and clustering of existing concepts

J Maas, B Nitsche, F Straube - International Journal of Logistics …, 2023 - Taylor & Francis
With the increasing challenges in last mile logistics, a variety of promising approaches of
autonomous delivery concepts have been emerging in recent years. Due to the fast pace of …

Autonomous delivery solutions for last-mile logistics operations: A literature review and research agenda

V Engesser, E Rombaut, L Vanhaverbeke, P Lebeau - Sustainability, 2023 - mdpi.com
The implementation of autonomous delivery solutions in last-mile logistics operations is
considered promising. Autonomous delivery solutions can help in tackling urban challenges …

Scope of using autonomous trucks and lorries for parcel deliveries in urban settings

ET Kassai, M Azmat, S Kummer - Logistics, 2020 - mdpi.com
Courier, express, and parcel (CEP) services represent one of the most challenging and
dynamic sectors of the logistics industry. Companies of this sector must solve several …

Autonomous e-commerce delivery in ordinary and exceptional circumstances. The French case

HB Rai, S Touami, L Dablanc - Research in Transportation Business & …, 2022 - Elsevier
Automation represents the next big buzz in transport and promises many advantages
beneficial for society, including a more efficient use of space, energy, time, as well as …

Autonomous last-mile delivery robots: a literature review

E Alverhed, S Hellgren, H Isaksson, L Olsson… - European Transport …, 2024 - Springer
This literature review investigates how self-driving autonomous delivery robots (ADRs)
impact last-mile deliveries, add value to the logistics and transport industry, and contribute to …

Autonomous shuttles for collective transport: a worldwide benchmark

F Antonialli - International Journal of Automotive …, 2021 - inderscienceonline.com
The present study aimed at performing a comprehensive benchmark on experimentations
with autonomous shuttles for collective transport. Data was collected online on both …

Editorial on “recent advances in logistics transportation with autonomous systems”

VG Díaz, JCW Lin, JAM Molinera - Soft Computing, 2021 - Springer
Autonomous transportation in logistics is the prime focus, with further deep dive into its
application across various aspects of the supply chain. Autonomous systems to assist …

A viewpoint on the challenges and solutions for driverless last-mile delivery

V Balaska, K Tsiakas, D Giakoumis, I Kostavelis… - Machines, 2022 - mdpi.com
The occurring growth in e-commerce comes along with an increasing number of first-time
delivery failures due to the customer's absence at the delivery location. Failed deliveries …

Evolution of automated guided vehicles (AGVs) in the logistics 4.0 landscape: A classification framework and empirical insights

M Melacini, E Moretti, S Perotti… - ... SUMMER SCHOOL …, 2019 - re.public.polimi.it
The increasing demand for highly customised products and short delivery lead times is
requiring production and logistics systems to become more flexible and reactive to …

Autonomous goods vehicles for last-mile delivery: Evaluation of impact and barriers

S Sindi, R Woodman - 2020 IEEE 23rd international …, 2020 - ieeexplore.ieee.org
For transport logistics, often the most inefficient part of the journey is the route between
distribution centre and end customer. This route, referred to as last-mile delivery, generally …