According to Reuters, a driverless electric truck has begun daily freight deliveries on a public road in Sweden. These deliveries are a “world first” according to the truck’s developer, Swedish start-up Einride, and logistics customer DB Schenker.  “This public road permit is a major milestone ... and it is a step to commercializing autonomous technology on roads,” Robert Falck, Einride’s CEO, tells Reuters. “Since we’re a software and operational first company, a partnership with a manufacturing company is something that we see as a core moving forward.”

Wing, a subsidiary of Google’s parent corporation Alphabet, has launched a drone delivery service in North Canberra, Australia. Through Wing’s service, customers can order a variety of items on Wing’s mobile app, and have them delivered directly to their homes via UAS in minutes.

Brain Corp has introduced a new proof-of-concept robot called AutoDelivery, which is powered by the company’s commercial operating system, BrainOS. Described as an “autonomous tug” powered by BrainOS, AutoDelivery can operate across a number of different public environments, enabling the seamless transportation and delivery of goods from point A to B, Brain Corp says. The robot can tow several common cart types, providing “easily customized, automated delivery solutions” for commercial and retail facilities, as well as warehouses and factories. According to Brain Corp, the robot will allow users to improve workflows, boost productivity, increase efficiency, and reduce interruptions.