Sustainable City Dubai Unveils Delivery Robots In Alliance With DFL And Lyve Global

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The Sustainable City Dubai launches delivery robots in collaboration with Dubai Future Labs & Lyve Global. Starting this month, three autonomous on-demand delivery robots will begin their trial within The Sustainable City community
The Sustainable City Dubai launches delivery robots in collaboration with Dubai Future Labs & Lyve Global. Starting this month, three autonomous on-demand delivery robots will begin their trial within The Sustainable City community. Image Courtesy: The Sustainable City

The Sustainable City โ€“ Dubai, the first fully sustainable community in the region, has announced the launch of a delivery robot pilot in collaboration with Dubai Future Labs and Lyve Global.

According to Industry sources, starting this month, three autonomous on-demand delivery robots, developed by Dubai Future Labs, will begin their trial within The Sustainable City community. These robots will offer autonomous delivery services from all restaurants and shops within the plaza area to residents, utilizing a smart interface powered by Lyve Global.

Industry sources added that the unique design of The Sustainable City, which is fully pedestrianized and car-free within the residential clusters, makes the community future-ready to smoothly adopt autonomous solutions. The pilot of the last-mile delivery robots uses cutting-edge robotic technologies to enhance safety, cleanliness, and cost-efficiency while reducing traffic, carbon emissions, and waiting times.

From L To R - Khalifa Al Qama, Director of Dubai Future Labs at Dubai Future Foundation, Fadi Alfaris, GM of NZE Solutions at SEE Holding (M) & Hassan Hallas, Chief Executive Officer at Lyve Global
From L To R – Khalifa Al Qama, Director of Dubai Future Labs at Dubai Future Foundation, Fadi Alfaris, GM of NZE Solutions at SEE Holding (M) & Hassan Hallas, Chief Executive Officer at Lyve Global

Khalifa Al Qama, Director of Dubai Future Labs at Dubai Future Foundation, expressed that the project signifies a significant advancement in the continuous development of robotics technologies within the transportation, shipping, and logistics sectors in Dubai. This initiative underscores the city’s commitment to leveraging technology to foster innovation and improve the overall quality of life.

He added, โ€œThese innovative robots have been specifically designed to ensure swift delivery of products within a remarkable timeframe of just under 30 minutes, while being fully equipped to navigate their surroundings safely and efficiently, with the capability to identify charging stations, eliminating the requirement for human intervention.โ€

Al Qama added, โ€œThe introduction of these delivery robots aligns perfectly with the objectives set forth by the “Dubai Robotics and Automation Program,” which was launched by His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence, Chairmen of the Board of Trustees of Dubai Future Foundation in September 2022.โ€

Fadi Alfaris, GM of NZE Solutions at SEE Holding, stated, โ€œWe have successfully created synergy between sustainable communities and advanced technologies. The Sustainable City in Dubai tests the applicability of various ideas and integrated solutions. It is an ideal location for piloting autonomous delivery robots and their future deployment. Designed with car-free residential clusters, it provides a safe and conducive environment for testing and operating such advanced technologies. This setting ensures the safety of residents and offers a controlled environment to optimize the performance and efficiency of delivery robots.โ€

He added, “The Sustainable City in Dubai has been meticulously designed to be future-ready, capable of adopting the latest technologies and adapting to changing requirements. Operating as a living lab, the city continuously tests the latest solutions and innovations in sustainability to spearhead a net-zero emissions future.”

Hassan Hallas, Chief Executive Officer at Lyve Global, stated: โ€œWe are thrilled to collaborate with Dubai Future Labs in deploying cutting-edge delivery robots in the Sustainable City, marking a significant step forward in our mission to revolutionize logistics. This initiative underscores our commitment to innovation and sustainability. Together, we are paving the way for a smarter, more connected future in the world of logistics.”

Industry sources further added that these autonomous delivery robots promise rapid delivery in under 30 minutes within the community. They will navigate sidewalks safely and independently, locating charging stations when needed and eliminating the need for human intervention.

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