Ford, Walmart and Argo AI team up to launch autonomous vehicle delivery service
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The move comes as consumer expectations shift to next-day or same-day delivery, particularly in urban areas with a higher concentration of deliveries. Initial integration testing is expected to begin later this year..
Self-driving startup Argo AI, automaker Ford Motor Co and Walmart Inc will together launch an autonomous vehicle delivery service in Miami, Austin, and Washington, D.C, the companies said on Wednesday.
Initial integration testing is expected to begin later this year, the companies added.The move comes as consumer expectations shift to next-day or same-day delivery, particularly in urban areas with a higher concentration of deliveries. (Also read: Telecom, IT shares lift Sensex, Nifty to all-time highs )
The multi-city service will allow Walmart customers to place online orders of groceries and other popular items for autonomous delivery to their homes.
