Problem
Robots are increasingly visible in the logistics industry. In 2021, Starship delivery robots reportedly completed one million autonomous deliveries. There are increasing reports of trials of autonomous lorry delivery robots.
Write short article about the current state of robotics used in the logistics industry. This can include logistics at any stage, from manufacturer to depots, business to business or for home deliveries. You may include robots that are commercially available or that exist as prototypes.
Write no more than 700 words, excluding references.
Your article should be based on the following plan.
1. Give three examples of robots designed for use in the logistics industry. For each example, you should outline the tasks the robot can complete.
2. Give a brief description of each robot, referring to concepts and topics discussed in the Robotics block. You should cover four elements for each robot, such as the level of autonomy, the sensors used, the actuators used, how the robot is powered and how 'intelligent' the robot is.
3. Briefly discuss how a user is intended to interact with each robot. List one form of interaction not used by the three robots, and suggest why it may not be suitable for use by a logistics robot.
4. Briefly discuss any social, legal, economic or ethical issues associated with using robots in the context of logistics.
5. Give full references to the sources you use, including any module materials and external sources. Make sure you cite those references where appropriate in your answer. Use the Cite Them Right Harvard style for your reference list, and follow the guidance