«The delivery of packages or food, in the so-called 'last mile', is one of the sectors in which fully autonomous vehicles are spreading more rapidly, with trials that are already 'close' to applications on a larger scale. Last in order of time, the initiative of the chain of grocery stores (also specializing in organic products) The Kroger Co, the largest in the United States with almost three thousand points of sale. Two of these supermarkets in the Houston (Texas) area, those located in South Post Oak Road and Buffalo Speedway, have started a home delivery service with robot vehicles from Nuro, a company specializing in this type of vehicle, even small ones. size. "We are thrilled to launch our pilot Nuro autonomous vehicle delivery service in Houston, a leading city that embraces innovation and technology," said Marlene Stewart, president of Kroger's Houston office. "Our company continues to redefine the experience of customer and we are thrilled to offer them a new way of shopping ”. The 'robotic' delivery is carried out with compact electric vehicles, equipped with compartments accessible through the code that is supplied with the purchase to the customer. The service operates 24 hoursmus 24, 7 days a week. It has a fixed cost of $ 5.95 with no minimum spending limit and is accessible through the Kroger.com website or the dedicated App of the grocery chain. "
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