Buddy Mobility builds on KYBURZ technology
The Norwegian company Buddy Mobility is working with well-known partners to expand its last mile services and make letter and parcel delivery more flexible, reliable and sustainable. KYBURZ Switzerland contributes the chassis and technology for autonomous driving to the delivery robot.
Buddy Mobility's concept is based on an autonomous letter and parcel vehicle. This robot drives independently to the customers and contacts them via smartphone. Customers can then pick up their mail and post letters and parcels.
The robot autonomously finds its way to the destination, evades obstacles and can also be used in snow.
The autonomous eTrolley III was granted official approval for on-road testing in Kongsberg (Norway) under specific boundary conditions. Testing has commenced as of Fall 2018.
The robot sends an SMS to the customer with a code that allows him to retrieve and remove his own items. The new robot will be able to partially replace the mailbox as we know it today.
Communication via Smartphone
The customers are informed about arriving letters and parcels via smartphone. The robot returns in the evening and is filled during the night with the mail for the next day. The letter and parcel robot will be able to cover up to one hundred households.
"At Posten, we have set ourselves high goals for driving innovation forward and using new technologies. Self-propelled technology is not science fiction but reality. We look forward to many exciting projects," said Tone Wille, CEO of Norwegian Post "Posten".
Posten's self-propelled letter and parcel robot is developed by Buddy Mobility in collaboration with proven specialists. KYBURZ Switzerland is responsible for the chassis, propulsion and technology for autonomous driving.
Technical specifications
| Maximum speed | 6 km/h |
| Range | 40 km |
| Climbing capability | up to 30 % |
| Charging time | 4 hours |
| Vehicle dim. (LxWxH) | 210 / 90 / 160 cm |
The autonomously driving letter and parcel vehicle
Auto-eTrolley III is a project developed by Buddy Mobility of Norway.
KYBURZ Switzerland is developing the technology for autonomous navigation and the driving chassis.
Technical and/or project changes reserved.
This information is accurate as of september 2018.