Google has been granted a patent for a mobile delivery receptacle, progressing its Google X; the name of the Project Wing lab research division in charge of drones, which plans to start commercial drone delivery in 2017. The drawing shows a box-like device on wheels with infra-red sensors and a hole in the top. The device will allow for "safe, secure delivery of packages to delivery locations," according to the patent filing. The receptacle would use infra-red sensors to connect with drones in the air and guide them for delivery. After receipt of the package, the mobile receptacle would place it in a safe location, such as a garage.
Google has been granted a patent for a mobile delivery receptacle, progressing its Project Wing; the name of the Google X lab research division in charge of drones, which plans to start commercial drone delivery in 2017. The drawing shows a box-like device on wheels with infra-red sensors and a hole in the top. The device will allow for "safe, secure delivery of packages to delivery locations," according to the patent filing. The receptacle would use infra-red sensors to connect with drones in the air and guide them for delivery. After receipt of the package, the mobile receptacle would place it in a safe location, such as a garage.