-'Porter Robot' based on autonomous driving technology… Delivery from underground parking lot to front of house
-Starting popularizing robot services in daily life by operating in Seocho apartment complex
Robotics company Watt announced on the 31st that it has successfully conducted a three-month pilot operation of its 'Porter Robot' service in collaboration with Samsung C&T in an apartment complex in Seocho-gu, Seoul, proving the feasibility of smart residential robots in everyday life.
Watt's 'Porter Robot' is a life-oriented robot solution that enables porter service, previously provided by humans in luxury hotels or high-end apartments, to be operated at a reasonable price in general apartments through Watt's autonomous driving technology and operating system.
In this operation, the 'Porter Robot' moved between the underground parking lot and the unit, leading to high satisfaction from the residents. It can conveniently move heavy and large items such as shopping carts or furniture, and many responded that it was a great help when going out with children. Initially, only one-way delivery was provided, moving items from the parking lot to the unit, but it was expanded to a two-way service at the request of the residents, further increasing usability and satisfaction.
'Porter Robot' is an autonomous robot that controls automatic doors and elevators. It is equipped with Swerve Drive technology that allows smooth movement inside elevators and narrow hallways, and a design that allows it to safely climb over fire door thresholds of 3 cm or more. This makes it easy to introduce it to new and existing apartment complexes.
Starting with this service, Watt will advance its smart home-linked lifestyle robot service and actively pursue the expansion of its popular smart residential robot service that is not limited to specific luxury apartments. Currently, it is preparing to expand its service by cooperating with construction companies and management companies, focusing on currently under-construction apartment complexes.
Watt CEO Choi Jae-won said, “This operation is a case that proves that robots are not simply exhibits, but technologies that add value to real life.” He added, “We will work to ensure that they can naturally permeate the daily lives of residents in more complexes in the future.”
Meanwhile, Watt took its first step into the global market last month by exporting its solution to Yamato Transport, Japan's largest logistics company.
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