Domino’s Pizza Delivering Robot Equipped with GPS Tracking
30 Jun 2016One of the leading pizza chains in the world, Domino’s, has announced that they will be taking delivery to the 21st century. The company announced that they will be testing an autonomous pizza delivery robot in New Zealand known as the Domino’s Robotic Unit (DRU).
The robot weighs approximately 420 pounds and it is about 3 feet tall. It contains separate compartments that are designed to keep drinks cool and as many as 10 pizzas hot. The robot will be able to deliver customers orders within 12 miles of a store, running on a single charge.
According to a Domino’s Australia Facebook post, the Domino’s Robotic Unit is passionate about delivering hot food and warm smiles to the customers it served. Though DRU won’t be used in full-force just yet, he is currently proving to be successful in his prototype phase. This technological advance illustrates what the future of pizza delivery will be.
Marathon Targets, the same robotics company that works with the Australian Defense Force and law enforcement, provided the robotic platform for the DRU.
Other features of the DRU include an ability to travel as fast as 12 miles per hour and GPS tracking technology. The robot also uses a Light Detection and Ranging sensory system, which helps it avoid any obstacles that may be in its path while it is out for delivery.
Upon placing an order, customers will be given a unique mobile code. This code will be used to unlock the storage compartment, which will allow them to remove their orders when they are delivered.
According to Facebook, Domino’s is making every effort to ensure that the DRU remains safe, and they will use surveillance and security measures to do so.
Currently, Domino’s is working with the Queensland Department of Transportation to make sure that the DRU complies with all regulations and that it can safely traverse roads and sidewalks. Though it is not yet known exactly how long it will take for the technology to be ready for regular deliveries, it is predicted that it will take about two years before it is completely ready. Domino’s does not expect that the DRU will completely replace human deliveries, but will rather enhance the company’s delivery service.
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