Ford pilot pizza delivery by self-driving cars

Ford and Domino's Pizza are collaborating on a new project to research the delivery capabilities of self-propelled vehicles.

Patrick Doyle, president and CEO of Domino's Pizza , said the company has been tracking the development of the automaker and believes the partnership with Ford will help the company see the capabilities of its vehicles. line. "Companies like Domino play an integral role in the practical application of autos."

The project will be implemented in Ann Arbor, Michigan, where Ford and Domino's Pizza will choose random customers and deliver pizza by Ford Fusion Hybrid driven car under the supervision of engineers and researchers. Sitting in the car.

By agreeing to participate in the project, customers can track the delivery progress using Domino's Pizza Tracker upgrade software. Customers will also receive a notification message when the vehicle arrives near the delivery address and is instructed how to receive the pizza using the security code.

Russell Weiner, president of Domino's Pizza in the US, says the company is very interested in responding to customers receiving pizza by means of self-driving. This is also the key point that Domino will officially apply this method of delivery in practice.

Roush Enterprises is also involved in the project and is responsible for improving the prototype car to fit the Domino's pizzas to ensure quality gear when delivered to customers. Self-steering delivery trials were also conducted by Ford and Domino at McIntyre - a simulation urban environment located at the University of Michigan.