Riyadh launches self-driving robot deliveries in Saudi Arabia

Riyadh has launched its first self-driving delivery vehicle pilot using Level 4 autonomous technology. The pilot, which is part of efforts to adopt advanced technologies in the transport and logistics sector, has been launched in Al-Falah district, Riyadh.

The self-driving vehicles used in the pilot are electric, produce zero emissions, and feature 360-degree sensing. Orders are placed electronically, prepared, and then loaded into the vehicle, which autonomously delivers them to recipients. The vehicles are monitored in real time by a remote operations center.

According to the Transport General Authority, the initiative aims to reduce last-mile delivery costs by up to 85 percent. The authority, as cited by Ajel English, also stated that the pilot supports local vehicle manufacturing and creates specialized jobs for Saudis in engineering, technology, and remote operations.

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