A demonstration experiment conducting the entire process from ordering to delivery of “CocodeLi Koenji” products on public roads in Koenji.
ABOUT
| Date | April 21 (Thu) – April 24 (Sun), 2022 |
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| Time | 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM |
| Delivery Route | From CocodeLi Koenji to Arliette Koenji |
BACKGROUND AND GOAL
In the food delivery industry, which has seen increasing demand due to the COVID-19 pandemic, there have been issues where deliveries cannot be fulfilled during peak dinner hours or in poor weather conditions due to a shortage of couriers. By utilizing remotely operated delivery robots, we aim to create a work environment without heavy labor or commuting, allowing people who are currently underrepresented in delivery work—such as women and seniors—to enter the industry more easily.
The purpose of this demonstration experiment was to evaluate whether remote food delivery using a robot—operated from Osaka and driving along public roads—would be feasible. It also aimed to determine whether deliveries could be completed within designated timeframes and to assess the impact of using 5G on remote operation.
Test Scenario
| STEP 1 | Test users place delivery orders from “CocodeLi Koenji” via a dedicated website. |
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| STEP 2 | The order appears on a tablet installed in the CocodeLi Koenji kitchen, and staff prepare the items. |
| STEP 3 | Kitchen staff load the prepared items into “LOMBY.” |
| STEP 4 | LOMBY travels through an underpass and delivers the items to Arliette Koenji. |
| STEP 5 | Upon arrival, a notification is sent to the test user’s smartphone. |
| STEP 6 | The user retrieves the item from LOMBY, completing the delivery. |
SUMMARY
| Demonstration Participants | Residents of Arliette Koenji |
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| Demonstration Period / Time | April 21 (Thu) – April 24 (Sun), 2022. 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM |
| Location / Area | Location: Koenji, Suginami-ku, Tokyo Area: Koenji Street, under the JR East Chuo Line viaduct, Arliette Koenji |
| Demonstration Details | Participants ordered items from “CocodeLi Koenji” via a dedicated website. Kitchen staff prepared the orders and loaded them into LOMBY stationed in front of the store. Operated remotely from Osaka, LOMBY traveled 300 meters on public roads to Arliette Koenji. Upon arrival, the system notified the user, who then collected the item directly from the robot, completing the delivery. |
| Results | Total distance traveled: 7.2 km (12 round trips of 600 m) Average speed: 3 km/h Remote operation from Osaka to control the Tokyo-based robot Public road use: Operation was permitted after explanation and approval from the National Police Agency and the relevant local police station |