ZF Future Study "Last Mile": robots deliver Christmas presents

Delivery drones will probably remain a niche solution, but in just a few years, driving delivery robots will be everyday features, both in major cities and rural regions. These are the findings of the third ZF future study by the Fraunhofer Institute which focuses on "Logistics on the Last Mile."
The main customers using e-commerce today are young people in 1- or 2-person households, and this demographic is growing continuously. Customers demand ever-faster delivery, and not just for fresh produce. Same-day delivery is already standard, and the trend is toward same-hour delivery. These demands can only be met with shorter logistics paths (Press release ZF. 28 November 2016).
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