Seven-Eleven Testing Delivery Robots in Japan

Seven-Eleven Tests Robot Delivery Service on Public Roads; Company Preparing for Future Delivery Staff Shortage

Seven-Eleven Japan has begun testing an unmanned delivery service using autonomous robots on public roads, with two stores in Hachioji, Tokyo, taking part.

Japan's 7-Eleven trials autonomous delivery robots

TOKYO: Japan’s 7-Eleven began trialling autonomous delivery robots in a Tokyo suburb for the first time on Monday to test their viability in the rapidly ageing country. © New Straits Times Press (M) Bhd

Seven-Eleven Japan testing delivery robots

Tokyo (Jiji Press) — Amid a serious truck driver shortage, convenience store chain Seven-Eleven Japan Co. began a trial delivery service using robots on public roads in Tokyo’s western suburb on Monday. In the experimental project involving two stores in the city of Hachioji, two robots at each outlet carry items ordered through the 7NOW

Seven-Eleven testing delivery robots in Japan

The four-wheeled box-type robots, which can travel up to 6 kph, are designed to run on sidewalks while following traffic lights and dodging obstacles.

7-Eleven Japan trials autonomous delivery robots built by Suzuki and robotics startup Lomby

7-Eleven stores in Japan are trialling an autonomous delivery robot developed through a collaboration between automotive giant Suzuki and Tokyo-based robotics venture Lomby. This initiative marks a significant step in addressing Japan’s growing labor shortage and exploring the potential of last-mile delivery automation in urban environments. Convenience store giant 7-Eleven Japan has commenced real-world testing […]