Autonomous Van and Robot Last-Mile Logistics Platform: A Reference Architecture and Proof of Concept Implementation

<i>Background</i>: With urban logistics facing challenges such as high delivery volumes and driver shortages, autonomous driving emerges as a promising solution. However, the integration of autonomous vans and robots into existing fulfillment processes and platforms remains largely unexp...

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Published in:	Logistics
Main Authors:	Marc Guerreiro Augusto, Julian Maas, Martin Kosch, Manuel Henke, Tobias Küster, Frank Straube, Sahin Albayrak
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	MDPI AG 2025-01-01
Subjects:	autonomous logistics last-mile-delivery robotics in logistics autonomous last-mile logistics connected cooperative and automated mobility—CCAM mobility as a service—MaaS
Online Access:	https://www.mdpi.com/2305-6290/9/1/10

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