Hyundai Motor & Kia Unveil new Design of DAL-e Delivery Robot

Hyundai Motor Company and Kia Corporation have unveiled the new design of their DAL-e Delivery robot. This robot, based on the delivery robot introduced in December 2022, is expected to improve delivery performance, particularly in complex settings, such as offices and shopping malls.

DAL-e Delivery has undergone significant improvements in both design and performance for swift and dependable delivery services in complex indoor environments.

The robot is smaller in size than the previous version allowing it to run smoothly, but the internal cargo space has become large

The standout feature is its autonomous driving capability to navigate and transfer to and from all building floors, seamlessly interfacing with the elevator and door control system.

Furthermore, it ensures quick delivery service by creating optimal routes in real-time.

To enhance driving stability, DAL-e Delivery is designed in a square column with rounded corners with the center of gravity at the bottom. 

DAL-e Delivery is based on four Plug & Drive (PnD) modules, a mobility solution that combines a motor with steering, suspension, braking systems and environmental recognition sensors. It can speed up to 1.2 m/s, with the free-moving PnD modules combined with advanced autonomous driving technology to recognize obstacles and easily navigate in congested areas. 

Dong Jin Hyun, Vice President and Head of Robotics Lab at Hyundai Motor and Kia, says: “DAL-e Delivery offers efficient and reliable F&B and parcel dispatch services to ensure customers receive goods promptly. Our vision extends to implementing infrastructure interworking across diverse spaces, including offices, restaurants and shopping malls.”

Hyundai Motor and Kia will deploy DAL-e Delivery at IGIS Asset Management’s ‘Factorial Seongsu', a smart office building located in Seoul, in the second quarter of this year.