Hyundai Construction Introduces 'Autonomous Robot Delivery' Service in Apartment Complexes

First Introduction at The H Daechi Edelweiss, Scheduled for Completion in June
Proposal Also Made for Hannam 4 Redevelopment Zone, Where Contract Competition Is Underway

An autonomous driving robot equipped with an unmanned elevator boarding and alighting function is operating the service. (Photo by Hyundai Construction)

Hyundai Construction announced on the 14th that it will create a "robot-friendly future residential complex" by promoting a "autonomous robot delivery service." Hyundai Construction plans to apply the indoor and outdoor integrated autonomous robot delivery service, jointly developed with ‘Mobin,’ a startup under Hyundai Motor Group, to ‘The H Daechi Edelweiss,’ scheduled for completion in June. They also proposed plans to create a robot-friendly residential complex in the Hannam 4 Redevelopment Promotion Zone in Yongsan-gu, Seoul, where they are competing with Samsung C&T for the contract.

A Hyundai Construction official stated, "We plan to gradually expand the application of D2D (Door to Door) robot delivery services to apartment complexes." This autonomous D2D robot delivery service is linked not only with wireless communication and control systems but also features an unmanned elevator boarding and alighting function. It can perfectly navigate the entire route from the road to the underground parking lot, common entrance, elevator, and finally to the unit’s front door.

Last year, Hyundai Construction completed a demonstration of the autonomous robot delivery service for residents of the standalone townhouse ‘Hillstate Rapiano Samsong.’ Earlier this year, they signed a business agreement with Hyundai Elevator and declared the commercialization of the service. The technology has also evolved to the next level. It is equipped with intelligent features that allow the robot to autonomously call the elevator with an unmanned automatic call function, re-call in case of destination floor cancellation, and judge if the elevator capacity is exceeded, enabling it to make decisions independently in various situations.

Additionally, the autonomous delivery robot developed by Mobin applies technology without movement restrictions, allowing it to perform parcel or food delivery and patrol duties. Its specially developed rubber wheel structure can overcome obstacles such as stairs and maintain a horizontal cargo compartment. It is also equipped with 3D LiDAR and cameras to recognize surrounding terrain and objects and comprehensively assess situations. The robot includes an idle-time patrol mode function, enabling autonomous driving specialized for pedestrian safety.

A Hyundai Construction official said, "The indoor and outdoor integrated autonomous robot delivery service, which imposes no movement restrictions, will contribute not only to customer convenience but also to improving the quality of life for future customers who seek a free and comfortable lifestyle."

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