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A collaborative project by Emmy Gentile, Cui Jian, Kurtis Rogers, and Alexander Muller
The Last Mile of delivery comprises about 53% of the total cost of shipment due to:
MORE TIME ON THE ROAD
POOR ROUTE PLANNING
FAILED DELIVERIES
We took a look at how we can make the process more efficient
In urban areas, there are near constant delays due to traffic
How can we create a new system that is autonomous, trackable, and capable of overcoming obstacles that are typical of an urban environment?
Drivers can manage their route individually, and have to balance their walk or drive
Sometimes drivers need a signature but customers are not at home
Drivers need to place a delivery at a defined place and take a photo to confirm
There are demanding obstacles like stairs, missing paths, mud, or roads closed for vehicles
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Work by Emmy Gentile
IDEATION
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Work by Emmy Gentile, Cui Jian, and Alexander Muller
FINAL DESIGN
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Work by Cui Jian
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Work by Cui Jian
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Work by Cui Jian
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Work by Cui Jian
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Work by Cui Jian
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Work by Cui Jian
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Work by Cui Jian
CHARGING SYSTEM
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Work by Emmy Gentile
Rechargeable batteries
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Work by Emmy Gentile
Embossed logo
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Charging port
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Work by Emmy Gentile
Power cord input
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Work by Emmy Gentile
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Work by Emmy Gentile
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Push release mechanism
Render by Emmy Gentile
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Work by Emmy Gentile
LOADING RAMP
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Foldable
Work by Emmy Gentile
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Snap-to-lock mechanism
Work by Emmy Gentile
SYSTEM MAP
Work by Emmy Gentile
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Work by Cui Jian
Integrated Interfaces
Work by Alexander Muller
DOOR MECHANISM
IN CONTEXT
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Work by Emmy Gentile
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Work by Emmy Gentile
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Work by Cui Jian
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Work by Cui Jian
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Work by Cui Jian
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Work by Cui Jian
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Work by Cui Jian
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Work by Cui Jian