MOBI self-driving robotic cart makes shopping trips easier

"MOBI is a self-driving cart developed to support shopping activities across a range of environments. Designed as a compact and lightweight platform, the cart is capable of carrying loads of up to 30 kg and is sized to fit inside a standard car trunk, allowing for easy transport and storage. The system operates as an autonomous follower, navigating alongside the user through stores and public interiors."

"Movement is supported by autonomous navigation and obstacle-avoidance capabilities, enabling MOBI to operate in confined spaces such as narrow aisles. Direction and control are supplemented by a handheld remote, which assists in guiding the cart during use. MOBI incorporates two foldable, multi-purpose containers with thermal insulation. Each container supports up to 15 kg and can be deployed from a compact folded state into a rigid basket through a single motion."

MOBI is a compact, lightweight autonomous shopping cart designed to support shopping across diverse retail environments. The cart carries up to 30 kg and fits inside a standard car trunk for easy transport and storage. MOBI operates as an autonomous follower that navigates alongside users through stores and public interiors, using obstacle-avoidance for confined spaces such as narrow aisles. Direction and control are aided by a handheld remote. The cart includes two foldable, thermally insulated multipurpose containers, each supporting 15 kg and deployable into a rigid basket in one motion. A battery provides up to four hours of continuous use and an integrated mount supports tracking devices for location awareness.

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