The milkman of the future is here. Starting this spring in the greater Boston area, Stop & Shop plans to pilot driverless vehicles that will bring consumers groceries when summoned via an app. These autonomous, electric vehicles from San Francisco-based startup Robomart Inc. will be freshly stocked with a selection of Stop & Shop produce, meal kits, and convenience items. Once customers sign up on the Robomart app, they can summon the Robomart, meet it at the curb, unlock the door, and start shopping. “The vehicles’ RFID and computer vision technology automatically records what customers select, and the card associated with their account is automatically charged. Receipts are emailed within seconds,” says Jennifer Brogan, director of external communications & community relations at Stop & Shop. When finished, they shut the door, and the vehicle heads back to its facility. To prevent third party theft or vandalism, Robomart has multiple cameras on the vehicle, which serve as a deterrent and safeguard. Pricing and fees are still being finalized.
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