Robotics food delivery introduced at ROSHN Front Business District in Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia has introduced its
first commercial autonomous food delivery service at the ROSHN Front Business
District in Riyadh, marking a significant step toward smart urban mobility and
sustainable delivery solutions.
The initiative is a collaboration
between the ROSHN Group and delivery platform Jahez, licensed by the Kingdom’s
Transport General Authority. The service aims to speed up food delivery, reduce
carbon emissions, and cut traffic congestion while enhancing customer
convenience.
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Jayesh Maganlal, Chief Information
and Digital Officer at ROSHN Group, said the launch reflects the company’s
commitment to “expansion, innovation, and sustainability.” Mohammed Al-Barrak,
Chief Technology Officer at Jahez, added that the project follows the company’s
strategy to optimize logistics through automation.
During the pilot phase, five
autonomous robots will deliver meals from nearby restaurants within the
business district from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily. The robots, equipped with over
20 sensors, six cameras, GPS navigation, and climate-adapted cooling systems,
are designed to operate safely even in crowded pedestrian areas. They can
communicate with passersby using on-screen messages such as “Hello” or “I need
help” and are built with suspension to handle uneven surfaces.
Future plans include expanding the
service to the ROSHN Front shopping mall and eventually to residential
communities across the ROSHN network.
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The project builds on Jahez’s
previous exploration of autonomous logistics, including its announcement at the
LEAP 2024 Exhibition to deploy 10 self-driving delivery vehicles.
ROSHN Group emphasized that the
initiative aligns with green mobility goals, aiming to lower emissions, enhance
air quality, and promote sustainable urban living in line with Saudi Arabia’s
Vision 2030.
Source:
Arab News
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