Urban courier delivery in a smart city: the user learning process of travel costs enhanced by emerging technologies
This paper surveys urban courier routing, pointing out the learning process of the
generalized travel cost enhanced by using innovations related to the introduction of …
generalized travel cost enhanced by using innovations related to the introduction of …
[HTML][HTML] Transforming E-commerce logistics: sustainable practices through autonomous maritime and last-mile transportation solutions
N Andrei, C Scarlat, A Ioanid - Logistics, 2024 - mdpi.com
The logistics landscape in e-commerce is undergoing a profound transformation toward
sustainability and autonomy. This paper explores the implementation of autonomous …
sustainability and autonomy. This paper explores the implementation of autonomous …
Understanding the Interaction between Delivery Robots and Other Road and Sidewalk Users: A Study of User-generated Online Videos
The deployment of autonomous delivery robots in urban environments presents unique
challenges in navigating complex traffic conditions and interacting with diverse road and …
challenges in navigating complex traffic conditions and interacting with diverse road and …
Urban freight distribution with electric vehicles: comparing some solution procedures
The Vehicle Routing Problem (VRP) is a well-known discrete optimization problem that has
an impact on theoretical and practical applications. In this paper, a freight distribution model …
an impact on theoretical and practical applications. In this paper, a freight distribution model …
Pedestrian-Robot Interaction on Sidewalks: External User Interfaces for Mobile Delivery Robots
F Heisel, L Kulke, Z Beek, S Reitmann… - Proceedings of the …, 2024 - dl.acm.org
Small mobile robots (eg, last-mile delivery robots) are expected to become commonplace in
the near future. We assume that they will share sidewalks, foot, and cycle paths with …
the near future. We assume that they will share sidewalks, foot, and cycle paths with …
Paving the Way for Last-Mile Delivery in Greece: Data-Driven Performance Analysis with a Customized Quadrotor
Cargo drones are a cutting-edge solution that is becoming increasingly popular as flight
times extend and regulatory frameworks evolve to accommodate new delivery methods. The …
times extend and regulatory frameworks evolve to accommodate new delivery methods. The …
Emerging Information and Communication Technologies: City Logistics as a Pillar of the Smart City
Recently, the evolution of emerging information and communication technologies (e-ICTs)
has been opening the road for developing and implementing new integrated and dynamic …
has been opening the road for developing and implementing new integrated and dynamic …
Using Unsupervised Learning to Explore Robot-Pedestrian Interactions in Urban Environments
This study identifies a gap in data-driven approaches to robot-centric pedestrian interactions
and proposes a corresponding pipeline. The pipeline utilizes unsupervised learning …
and proposes a corresponding pipeline. The pipeline utilizes unsupervised learning …
From Concept to Reality: Developing Sidewalk Robots for Real-World Research and Operation in Public Space
M Thiel, J Ziegenbein, N Blunder… - Logistics Journal …, 2023 - logistics-journal.de
Mobile robots offer a promising solution for automating a wide range of tasks beyond
industrial environments, such as public space cleaning, food delivery, and last-mile …
industrial environments, such as public space cleaning, food delivery, and last-mile …
Delivery robots are not just small autonomous cars! How to close the gap in environmental data for planning their operation?
The configuration of autonomous cars (maximum dimension, features, behavior rules) and
the operation area are well-defined. Hence, for a dedicated road, the mission planner can …
the operation area are well-defined. Hence, for a dedicated road, the mission planner can …