Robot gears up to deliver

Hyundai and Kia have unveiled the new design of their DAL-e Delivery robot, which is expected to improve delivery performance “particularly in complex settings”.

“DAL-e Delivery offers efficient and reliable services to ensure customers receive goods promptly,” says Dong Jin Hyun, vice-president and head of robotics lab for both companies.

“Our vision extends to implementing infrastructure interworking across diverse spaces including offices, restaurants and shopping malls."

To enhance driving stability, DAL-e Delivery is designed in a square column with rounded corners with the centre of gravity at the bottom. The sensors are discreetly integrated while “the sophisticated metal-like design lends DAL-e Delivery a sleek, premium aesthetic”.

The robot is based on four plug-and-drive modules, a mobility solution that combines a motor with steering, suspension, braking systems and environmental recognition sensors. 

It has a top speed of 1.2 metres per second. Thanks to its free-moving modules combined with advanced autonomous driving technology, it can recognise obstacles and navigate in congested areas. The robot’s enhanced suspension provides a steady ride over bumps on floors to ensure stable delivery.