Humanoid Delivery Robot Set to Hit Russian City Streets
The Arkus robot can navigate urban environments and deliver orders directly to customers.
Developers have unveiled a working prototype of Russia’s first humanoid delivery robot at a robotics festival held at the Higher School of Economics.
The robot, named Arkus, can move autonomously through the city, interact with delivery platforms and hand off orders either to parcel lockers or directly to customers. It is part of a broader ecosystem that also includes robotic service hubs and a network of automated lockers.
Faster Delivery Without Scooters
According to its developer, Efko, the new model could significantly reduce delivery times and costs. Customers will gain access to a hypermarket range of more than 20,000 items, with deliveries expected within an hour. The company estimates that delivery costs could be reduced by up to four times.
Near-Term Deployment
Rostislav Kovalevsky, director of innovation at Efko and head of the Institute of Robotics Systems at the Higher School of Economics, believes that the widespread adoption of autonomous systems is only a matter of time.
