Modular container delivery system
Modular container delivery systems and methods are described herein. A modular container delivery system may be implemented to facilitate autonomous delivery of packages to customers. A modular container, as described in greater detail below, may be attached to a battery operated electric vehicle (BEV) and autonomous driving platform chassis. The container system itself contains a package sorting mechanism that is configured to move packages inside the vehicle, organize them into separate section of the vehicle and retrieve packages for delivery on as needed.
1. A method, comprising:
attaching a modular container to a vehicle using a connection interface that provides for mechanical engagement and module communication, wherein the modular container is loaded with a plurality of box units and comprises a magnetic arm with an attachment mechanism for attaching to a magnetic pick of a box unit;
determining, based on a delivery route, at least a first package in a first box unit that is ready for delivery;
confirming delivery of the first package with a client;
using the magnetic arm to arrange the first box unit for pickup;
reading a QR code to verify the first package;
performing a package-client verification;
determining successful verification of the client;
determining that the client has arrived at a delivery location;
determining that the client has extracted the first package from the first box unit; and
updating first package status of the first package to delivered.
2. The method of claim 1 , further comprising
determining an incorrect client as part of the package-client verification;
moving the first package to a delayed delivery section of the modular container; and
updating the first package status to request attention.
3. The method of claim 1 , further comprising:
determining the client is unable to receive the first package as part of the package-client verification;
updating the first package status to retry delivery; and
rescheduling delivery of the first package.
4. The method of claim 1 , further comprising using the magnetic arm to move the first box unit from a storage section of the modular container to a delivery section of the modular container.
5. The method of claim 1 , wherein the first box unit comprises:
a first notification LED that reflects the first package status;
a first magnetic pick for attachment with the magnetic arm; and
first electronic comms.
6. The method of claim 5 , wherein the first box unit further comprises a second magnetic pick located on a bottom of the first box unit for attachment with another box unit.
7. The method of claim 1 , wherein the modular container comprises a verification unit for reading the QR code and a delivery interface for providing the client with access to the first package.