Demonstration Run at Hiroshima Institute of Technology for Student Awareness Ahead of the Year-End 2022 Pilot Program
ABOUT
| Date | Thursday, July 14, 2022 |
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| Time | 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM |
| Delivery Route | Hiroshima Institute of Technology, Itsukaichi Campus |
BACKGROUND AND GOAL
In preparation for a pilot program scheduled for the end of 2022, a demonstration run was conducted on campus to raise awareness among students. A student survey was also conducted simultaneously to identify issues related to delivery robots and on-campus logistics.
Test Scenario
| STEP 1 | Survey invitation was sent in advance via the student portal. |
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| STEP 2 | LOMBY, loaded with “Hiroshima Cola,” traveled around the campus. |
| STEP 3 | Students who completed the survey presented the response screen to staff on-site and received a bottle of “Hiroshima Cola.” |
SUMMARY
| Target Audience / Participants / Number of People | Target: Students of Hiroshima Institute of Technology Number of respondents: 148 students |
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| Number of respondents | 148 students |
| Date & Time of Demonstration | Thursday, July 14, 2022, 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM |
| Location / Area | Hiroshima Institute of Technology, Itsukaichi Campus |
| Demonstration Details | LOMBY, loaded with “Hiroshima Cola,” traveled throughout the campus, including slopes and terraces. Students who responded to the previously distributed survey received a bottle of Hiroshima Cola. The survey aimed to clarify issues related to delivery robots and on-campus logistics. The event also served to raise awareness among students ahead of the full-scale demonstration scheduled for the end of 2022. |
| Results | Operation: LOMBY successfully navigated a loop course of approximately 1 km on campus, including steep slopes. Survey: Students indicated strong interest in using robots for food delivery and street vending. Many also noted that the school cafeteria often becomes overcrowded. |