The autonomous robots of Goggo Network already distribute Day orders in Alcobendas

Alcobendas thus becomes the first city in Spain and one of the first in Europe in which its citizens will be able to place an order at home with autonomous robots.

As of October 25, 2022, the autonomous robots of Goggo Network, the autonomous mobility company founded by Martin Varsavsky and Yasmine Fage and with operations in Spain and France, will travel the streets of Alcobendas to deliver home orders. In this way, the citizens of Alcobendas will be able to order an order from a local restaurant or supermarket and have it delivered by an autonomous robot to their homes.

For this first commercial launch in Spain, Goggo has teamed up with great collaborators such as Dia, the leader in proximity stores with a strong presence in neighborhoods throughout Spain, and Telepizza, the leading pizza delivery brand in our country with 35 years of experience. history. Two companies that have relied on Goggo Network's last-mile autonomous delivery technology to offer a revolutionary service to their customers in Alcobendas. Thanks to this collaboration, Dia thus becomes the first retailer in Spain to explore order delivery with an autonomous robot, taking another step in the evolution of its e-commerce, which already reaches 1,400 cities in Spain and 33 million users , and that from now on it will have a new form of delivery in Alcobendas. In the case of Telepizza, it is a pilot project for the city of Alcobendas that complements the entire delivery team and will help in times of high demand and on short-distance journeys.

Innovation, latest technology and sustainable mobility at the service of the user

The launch of the operations comes after the successful completion of the pilot phase that began in July in the Madrid town, in which the safety of the service for pedestrians and all citizens was verified. In this way, and since this morning, the first Goggo Network autonomous delivery robots have begun to collect orders from Dia and the Telepizza restaurant to make deliveries to the consumer. These orders are made directly through the app of both collaborators, like any other.

These robots, which are characterized by having the latest technology, including their external sensors (cameras, radars, ultrasound sensors) and internal ones that allow the robot to locate itself and recognize the environment in real time with total precision, thus guaranteeing the maximum security.

The commitment to this type of autonomous distribution promotes the development of cities, both in environmental matters, given that the robots are 100% electric (0 emissions and 0 noise), and in the economic aspect, generating qualified jobs related to the supervision and operation of these robots.

A pioneering service in Spain to which more companies will join shortly

The launch of this operation in Alcobendas marks a milestone in the autonomous logistics sector, since, for the first time, the inhabitants of a Spanish city will be able to enjoy this innovative service. Soon, Goggo Network will announce the arrival of new businesses that will join the project with the aim of satisfying the needs of consumers.

The commitment to this type of autonomous distribution promotes the development of cities, both in environmental matters, since the robots are 100% electric (0 emissions and 0 noise), and in economic terms, since local businesses will have an alternative more to get your products to your customers. Hence, Goggo Network will soon announce the arrival of new businesses that will join the project with the aim of satisfying the needs of consumers.

“The cities of the future must have the most cutting-edge solutions, such as these autonomous delivery robots, which allow cities to be more sustainable, organized and inclusive, and which also promote the local economy of businesses that are committed to this distribution. Without a doubt, we are very happy to see how Alcobendas embraces innovation and becomes a pioneer city in the world of logistics and autonomous mobility in Spain”, says Yasmine Fage, co-founder and COO of Goggo Network.

The mayor of Alcobendas, Aitor Retolaza (Cs), declared: "It is an honor for me, as mayor of Alcobendas, to be the first city in Spain to launch an innovative, technological project with a future".

Once again, “Alcobendas is at the forefront of technology. In June, we were named City of Science and Innovation by the Ministry thanks to our commitment to R+D+I, defining local policies of public-private collaboration in which both companies and residents of the municipality benefit, translating in which Alcobendas is today the third city in Spain in business turnover, with some of the best employment figures at the national level", adds Retolaza and concludes: "That is why, in the Alcobendas town hall, companies will always find in us a government close, listening and willing to undertake joint projects”.

Pedro Gallego, Director of E-commerce Operations at Dia Spain, has pointed out: “At Grupo Dia we are firmly committed to technology as a lever to fulfill our purpose of being closer to our customers every day, wherever and whenever they need us. The growth of our e-commerce in recent years is a good example of the importance it has for our business. Now, thanks to this collaboration with Goggo Network, we have become the first retailer in Spain to bet on autonomous robots, exploring new possibilities for home delivery, while supporting innovation and promoting more sustainable mobility.”

Javier Mallo, Chief Information Officer of Food Delivery Brands, states: “At Food Delivery Brands we have always been committed to technology and innovation. The Telepizza brand, which celebrates its 35th anniversary, has always been characterized as a pioneering and avant-garde brand, while focused on the best quality and service for consumers. For this reason, as the leading delivery group in our country, the introduction of a pizza delivery robot as a pilot project for Alcobendas confirms new delivery possibilities for our customers, always bearing in mind that the entire delivery team is the company's fundamental asset. and taking it only as a specific case of technological innovation”.