Domino's, one of the leading fast food chain across the globe, has started a new of its kind trial for the Robotic Pizza Delivery System in New Zealand. The company has described this hi-tech test as the first driverless unit on the globe. The Domino's latest move has enthusiastically been backed by the New Zealand government. The local Domino's personnel said it was working with authorities on plans to roll out its DRU (Domino's Robotic Unit).
The four-wheeler, developed in Australia, is just under a metre (three foot) high and contains a heated compartment that can hold up to 10 pizzas. Customers are given a code when they order, which they enter onto a keypad to unlock the compartment containing their pizza. "DRU is cheeky and endearing and we are confident that one day he will become an integral part of the Domino's family," the chain's New Zealand general manager Scott Bush said. "He's a road to the future and one that we are very excited about exploring further."
The trial date is yet to be finalised, the transport Minister Simon Bridges said the government working with Domino's on the project and was keen for it to proceed. "This is an exciting opportunity for New Zealand... over the last 12 months I've been actively and aggressively promoting New Zealand as a test bed for new transport technology trials," he said.
New Zealand is still working on various regulations relating to driverless vehicles such as the DRU, which is designed to operate on both roads and footpaths.
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