In September 2026 UPS patented a system for moving packages between onboard storage and delivery robots, supporting pickups and drop-offs beyond the logistics vehicle.
Abstract
An apparatus may automatically move one or more assets to or from one or more storage units to or from a delivery bot. The apparatus and the one or more storage units and the delivery bot may be stored in a logistics vehicle. The delivery bot may be configured to deliver or pick up the one or more assets to or from one or more delivery or pickup locations that are outside of the logistics vehicle.
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