For these purposes, Domino's purchased Nuro R2 self-driving cars, which have already been certified by the US Department of Transportation. In recent years, various companies have actively tested them, but this is the first time in the world that pizzas are being delivered by self-driving cars.
The Nuro R2 can reach speeds of up to 40 km/h, and a 31 kWh battery should be enough for a day of work. Cameras, scanners, and lidar help the self-driving car navigate.
Delivery works as follows: when ordering pizza, the customer receives a PIN code. Then, upon receiving the order, this code must be entered on a special touchscreen on the Nuro R2, and only then will the door open and the pizza can be retrieved.
Domino's is confident that self-driving delivery is safer, as it's no secret that couriers on scooters often violate traffic rules. Also, in the context of the epidemic, this method is very timely. Moreover, in the future, autonomous vehicles will allow saving on staff salaries.
