The adoption of autonomous delivery robots (ADRs) across various delivery applications
has rapidly accelerated in recent years. This growth can be attributed to advancements in …

The practical relevance and challenging nature of the Vehicle Routing Problem (VRP) have
motivated the Operations Research community to consider different practical requirements …

In the COVID-19 pandemic, it is essential to transport medical supplies to specific locations
accurately, safely, and promptly on time. The application of drones for medical supplies …

This study aims to propose a decision methodology on scheduling trucks and drones for
truck-and-drone cooperative delivery and pickup system. A fleet contains multiple truck …

Logistics creates tremendous economic value through supporting the trading of goods
between firms and customers, thereby improving the welfare of the society. In order to …

This study presents a comprehensive literature survey on facility location problems for drone
(uncrewed vehicle) delivery in situations where drones can ride in or on other vehicles. This …

Urban freight is growing fast, and its adverse effects bring consequences for the residents,
the environment, and the liveability of cities. Although understanding its dynamics has …

This paper introduces a robot system that is designed to assist postal workers by carrying
heavy packages in a complex urban environment such as apartment complex. Since most of …

The advent of drones is leading to a paradigm shift in courier services, while their large-
scale deployment is confined by a limited range. Here, we design a low-cost product that …

Order picking is a physically demanding, time-consuming, and costly process in most
warehouses. To make the process more efficient, recently, ride-on autonomous robotic order …