Tesco planning to offer one-hour deliveries after successful robot delivery trials with Starship Technologies in Central London

Briefing

Tesco planning to offer one-hour deliveries after successful robot delivery trials with Starship Technologies in Central London

June 1, 2017

Briefing
  • Tesco Robot Delivery – U.K.’s biggest supermarket successfully delivered groceries in Central London using Starship Technologies’ six-wheeled 4mph battery-powered buggy as trial for one-hour delivery service
  • Robot Technology – Can carry items within three-mile radius from stores or special delivery hubs and communicate with customers using speakers
  • Other Features – Equipped with GPS technology, cameras and sensors for navigation and capable of climbing and traveling through snow
  • Robot Security – Lid can only be opened using password sent to customer, with cameras recording surroundings continuously and uploading theft attempts straight to YouTube while in transit
  • Next Steps – Aims to start wider pilot later this year in London as part of Tesco Now initiative after reviewing customer feedbacks

Accelerator
Robotics

Market Disruption
Customized, On-Demand Offerings, Next-Generation Logistics

Business Model and Practices

Business Model
and Practices
Evolved Distribution Channels, Unique Value Propositions

Sector
Transportation and Logistics

Organization
Starship Technologies, Tesco Plc

Source

Original Publication Date
May 31, 2017

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