Automating The Last Mile: Startups Chasing Robot Delivery By Land And Air

Want to receive a weekly deep dive into all things auto, transportation, & logistics tech? Click here to subscribe to our auto tech newsletter. The "last mile problem" has long been a thorn in the side of logistics providers, transportation companies, and retailers alike. Compared to the main legs of bulk shipping, train, truck, or aircraft transport, the final leg (or last mile) from logistics hubs to individual homes and offices has traditionally incurred the highest cost and complexity. Last mile challenges have only grown as the proliferation of online shopping strains capacity.