Amazon Scout“The e-commerce giant’s fully electric autonomous delivery system” launched in Atlanta. Scout has delivered packages from Amazon in various test cities, browsing all kinds of objects on the sidewalk, including everything from surfboards to luggage, coolers, and even Christmas trees waiting to be collected for recycling, and starting this week The streets of Atlanta will do the same. ->
“This week, we expanded our field test and Scout is now delivering packages to select customers in Atlanta, Georgia and Franklin, Tennessee,” announced Amazon Tuesday. “Amazon Scout delivery devices are designed to be inherently secure. They are the size of a small refrigerator and move at a walking pace. Each delivery device can navigate around pets, pedestrians, and other objects (including surfboards!) On its way. “
The company is starting with a small number of Amazon Scout devices in each city, delivering Monday through Friday, during the day. Customers in both areas will order as they normally would and their Amazon packages will be delivered by one of Amazon’s operators or by Amazon Scout. The same delivery options are available, including free same-day, one-day, and two-day shipping for principal members. The devices will autonomously follow their delivery route and will initially be accompanied by an Amazon Scout Ambassador.
“Adding Atlanta and Franklin to our existing operations gives Scout devices the opportunity to operate in diverse neighborhoods with different climates than they operate today,” according to the announcement. “Amazon also has a significant presence in these areas through our corporate offices and logistics facilities. And we know that both are great places to find world-class talent that can help us keep inventing for clients. “
