S2E7 - How Tiny Mile's Robots Are Changing Local Delivery

Episode Notes

Tiny Mile is a last-mile delivery company that uses robots to deliver food from restaurants to customers. The robots are fully autonomous and can navigate the streets on their own. The company's business model is based on advertising, with advertisers paying to have their logos and messages displayed on the robots. Tiny Mile has seen success in Miami, with hundreds of robots roaming the streets and delivering food. The robots have become a viral sensation, with people taking pictures and videos of them and sharing them on social media. The company aims to expand to other cities and increase the capabilities of their robots.

Takeaways

• Tiny Mile is a last-mile delivery company that uses autonomous robots to deliver food from restaurants to customers.
• The robots have become a viral sensation, with people taking pictures and videos of them and sharing them on social media.
• The company's business model is based on advertising, with advertisers paying to have their logos and messages displayed on the robots.
• Tiny Mile aims to expand to other cities and increase the capabilities of their robots.

Timestamps

00:00 Autonomous vehicle engineer reflects on industry challenges. 03:47 Slow progress in technology deployment for safety. 08:19 Planned move backfires, ends up homeless briefly. 12:17 Started with RC car, built remote control. 14:39 Unemotional attitude leads to disposing sentimental items. 19:01 Robot's magnetism attracts people to innovative ideas. 23:00 Robots leave and return from central hub. 23:47 Curious about unexpected challenges in building robotics. 27:10 Logistics of last mile delivery in Miami. 31:31 Improved object transportation enables new business opportunities. 34:29 Efficiency in food production saves time. 38:14 - Learn more about Tiny Mile.