Autonomous delivery robots put to the test

On 5 September, tests took place on the grounds of the Lausitz Science Park as part of the Delivery Robot 3L project. The project is organised by the Brandenburg University of Technology Cottbus-Senftenberg together with the TU Bergakademie Freiberg and aims to research the use of autonomous delivery robots, especially in rural areas.

The project representatives presented the potential of the technology on site: less resource consumption, flexible deliveries over short distances and a direct connection between local retailers, pharmacies or food markets and customers. While autonomous delivery robots are already part of everyday life in other parts of the world, they could also be used in Lusatia in the future.

The test drives provided the first important insights. The challenge of safely integrating the vehicles into existing delivery and road traffic with cars, bicycles and pedestrians became particularly clear. In everyday life, the robots could be categorised in a similar way to cargo bikes or handcarts.

Real-world laboratory for innovations

Autonomous delivery robots open up new prospects for rural regions in particular - from supplying remote households to strengthening regional structures. The fact that this technology is being trialled at the Lusatia Science Park demonstrates Lusatia's growing role as a real-world laboratory for innovations that could soon become part of everyday life.

Perhaps we will soon see these little helpers actually rolling along the roads of our villages - no longer just in test mode, but as an integral part of everyday supply.

Further information on the BTU delivery robot 3L project
Lusatian delivery robot website