7/2024 to 6/2027

While delivery robots are already being tested and used in urban areas, rural areas pose a particular challenge. The lower consumer density and the often heterogeneous transport infrastructure make it necessary to develop new approaches that are tailored to the specific requirements of rural regions.

The "Lieferroboter-3L" research project aims to analyse the challenges and potential of autonomous delivery systems specifically for rural areas in Lusatia and to develop innovative solutions. The project aims to evaluate the economic efficiency, social acceptance and technical feasibility of delivery robots in rural areas. The project will be carried out in real-life laboratory studies in the districts of Lusatia.

Sub-projects at the BTU:

• Design of the warehouse unit structure (Prof. Dr.-Ing. Sylvio Simon)
• Chair of Factory Planning and Operation (Prof. Dr.-Ing. Peggy Näser)
• Connection between delivery robots in rural areas and good or successful lives of residents (Prof. Dr Juliane Noack Napoles)

With the "Delivery Robot-3L" project, BTU Cottbus-Senftenberg is actively contributing to structural change in Lusatia and strengthening the region as a centre of innovation. The results of the project could have far-reaching applications beyond Lusatia and make an important contribution to the future of autonomous logistics systems.

Municipalities and partners are being sought with whom the project can be jointly launched.