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Yoshie Watanabe starts her day at 4 a.m. in Fukushima, Japan, doing what she's done for three decades: delivering newspapers door to door. Now at 91, she's officially the world's oldest female newspaper delivery person.
Uber is partnering with drone delivery company Zipline to bring food to your doorstep in as little as five minutes. The companies aim to complete one million drone deliveries per day by the end of 2029.
Walmart and Wing are bringing 30-minute drone delivery to seven new cities, bringing flying packages to nearly 20 U.S. markets. After completing one million deliveries, the service that started as an experiment has become something customers use multiple times per week.
Uber Eats is launching autonomous robot delivery in Finland's capital, bringing a glimpse of the future to European streets. Customers can track their meal's journey as robots navigate Helsinki's sidewalks.
Finland just became the first EU country where Uber Eats customers can get their meals delivered by autonomous robots. Starting in central Helsinki through a partnership with Coco Robotics, customers can now track their robot delivery in real time through the app.
Starship Technologies is moving over 1,200 delivery robots from college campuses to focus on grocery delivery in cities. The shift reflects growing demand and the company's confidence that robots are ready for the big leagues.
Workhorse just launched a more affordable electric delivery truck that could save small delivery companies thousands as gas prices spike nationwide. The new model cuts battery size without sacrificing the range most drivers actually need.
Food delivery just got a futuristic upgrade in Chicago, Los Angeles, and Alexandria, where autonomous robots are now bringing meals to customers' doorsteps. Over 300 restaurants have joined the program that's making deliveries more efficient while giving the public a glimpse of tomorrow's technology today.
Toyota and Daihatsu just launched electric delivery vans that can travel 160 miles on a single charge, perfect for Japan's bustling city streets. The vehicles keep the same cargo space as gas models while cutting emissions from the country's massive delivery network.
A labor and delivery nurse transformed tone-deaf comments from partners into "inspirational" TikTok videos that have sparked millions of views. Her creative response to inappropriate delivery room behavior is teaching partners everywhere what not to say.
A fully autonomous drone delivery system in India has already completed 3.6 million deliveries while saving over 1,000 tonnes of CO2 emissions annually. The technology replaces traditional vehicles with smart aerial drones that deliver packages directly to doorsteps.
Delivery riders in the Philippines can now swap dead scooter batteries for fully charged ones in under 60 seconds, slashing downtime and fuel costs. A groundbreaking pilot program is proving electric motorcycles can transform last-mile delivery without breaking the bank.
A sidewalk delivery robot company just acquired a hospital robotics startup, bringing together outdoor delivery bots and indoor medical helpers in a deal that could transform how robots serve us. The $29 million merger combines two proven fleets that have already completed millions of real-world tasks.
As print subscriptions decline, a Japanese newspaper is giving its printing presses new life by sharing them with independent magazine creators. The move supports a thriving zine community that's drawing thousands to Tokyo fairs.
Amazon just launched the UK's first drone delivery service, dropping packages into gardens across County Durham in under two hours. The futuristic service that once seemed decades away is now buzzing across British skies.
Your next food delivery might arrive on a self-driving bike. DoorDash just invested in Also, a Rivian spinoff making autonomous electric vehicles designed to navigate bike lanes and sidewalks.
Lagos traffic authorities are teaming up with delivery companies to reduce motorcycle crashes through education and partnerships. The initiative includes rider safety workshops and a school program reaching nearly 40% of students.
Your next sandwich order could arrive from the sky. Papa John's just launched drone delivery testing in North Carolina, partnering with Wing to bring food to doorsteps in minutes.
Your pizza could arrive by drone in three minutes flat. Uber just launched Europe's first commercial drone delivery service in Ireland, bringing essentials from food to medicine straight to doorsteps.
Malaysia's national postal service is putting the country's first fully autonomous electric delivery vehicle on the road. The six-month trial could pave the way for driverless logistics across the nation.
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