Robot Delivery Service

What was needed: drylin® N and iglidur® G
Requirements: Autonomous customer deliveries by mobile robot
Industry: Robots / Food
Success for the customer: Robust, dirt-resistant and corrosion-free drylin® linear technology

The South Korean start-up company's idea was to bring deliveries from convenience stores to customers as directly as possible. There should be no spatial or time restrictions. However, in Seoul, South Korea, there are numerous obstacles for pedestrians, specifically 19 obstacles per 1km. Of course, these obstacles also pose a challenge for the self-driving robot. The company's goal was to develop a robot that could easily handle vibrations, shocks, bumps and adverse weather conditions outdoors.

To ensure that the self-propelled robot remains reliable even under adverse weather conditions and the numerous obstacles in Seoul, the South Korean start-up company relies on products from igus®. ​​​​​​​iglidur® G is used for the joint area of the wheel and the folding mechanism of the robot body during movement. In addition, the drylin® N​​​​​​​ are easily adjustable and enable precise positioning through a defined displacement force. As a result, the delivery is extended smoothly in the robot. The drylin® N profile guides are particularly suitable for applications in tight installation spaces, as they are extremely space-saving and have a flat design. Above all, it is also extremely light, as it is made of aluminium and plastic. This fits perfectly into the design of the self-propelled robot. In addition, the drylin® N profile guides are easily adjustable and enable precise positioning through defined displacement force. As a result, the delivery is extended smoothly in the robot. When developing the self-driving robot for food delivery, the focus was on a simple autonomous driving function that can handle any obstacle and any weather conditions with ease. Our drylin® N products are not only lubrication- and maintenance-free. They are also ready for dispatch around the clock.