This thesis explores the role of delivery robots in the fast-evolving office environments of Chinese super-tall towers, focusing on optimizing logistics within high-end business settings and addressing essential design challenges. The study begins by categorizing service robots, ultimately narrowing down to service and social robots in business contexts, with a specific emphasis on delivery robots as the central subject. Following this categorization, the research delves into delivery robot technology, addressing the technical and interaction challenges crucial for effective human-robot integration in office environments, where efficient, safe, and user-friendly delivery solutions are increasingly vital. Building on this foundation, the thesis presents a market analysis, a case study, and a desk-based exploration of elevator-robot communication systems. Key challenges within this ecosystem, such as elevator inefficiencies and peak-time congestion, are identified. Schindler, a prominent elevator brand widely used in Chinese high-rise office towers, is selected as a case study, providing a real-world framework for the design exploration that follows. The core contribution of this thesis is the conceptualization of the Portbot, an innovative delivery robot ideally suited for Schindler systems and high-rise office towers. Designed to work in tandem with Schindler elevators, the Portbot enhances vertical and horizontal logistics within office settings. Its design addresses key delivery logistics challenges, including congestion and user interaction, with a focus on optimizing the efficiency and user experience of food and package delivery systems in major Chinese cities. The main section of the thesis details the Portbot’s design specifications, covering core features, UX considerations, interaction design, UI elements, materials (CMF) selection, and technical aspects. This detailed examination illustrates how the Portbot meets the logistical demands of high-rise office environments while seamlessly integrating into existing building infrastructures. Ultimately, the Portbot concept embodies a forward-thinking solution that enhances delivery efficiency and user experience within the dynamic high-rise office landscapes of modern China.
Questa tesi esplora il ruolo dei robot di consegna negli ambienti di ufficio nelle torri super-alte cinesi, concentrandosi sull’ottimizzazione della logistica in contesti aziendali di alto livello e affrontando le principali sfide di progettazione. Lo studio inizia con la categorizzazione dei robot di servizio, restringendo infine il campo ai robot di servizio e sociali in contesti aziendali, con un’enfasi particolare sui robot di consegna. A seguito di questa categorizzazione, la ricerca approfondisce la tecnologia dei robot di consegna, affrontando le sfide tecniche e di interazione cruciali per un’integrazione efficace tra esseri umani e robot negli ambienti d’ufficio, dove soluzioni di consegna efficienti, sicure e facili da usare sono sempre più necessarie. Su queste basi, la tesi presenta un’analisi di mercato, uno studio di caso e un’esplorazione basata su ricerca d’ufficio dei sistemi di comunicazione tra ascensori e robot. Vengono identificati i principali problemi di questo ecosistema, come le inefficienze degli ascensori e la congestione nelle ore di punta. Schindler, un importante marchio di ascensori ampiamente utilizzato nelle torri di uffici cinesi, è stato selezionato come brand di riferimento, fornendo un quadro reale per l’esplorazione progettuale che segue. Il contributo principale di questa tesi è la progettazione del Portbot, un innovativo robot di consegna idealmente integrato ai sistemi Schindler e alle uffici torri. Progettato per lavorare in sinergia con gli ascensori Schindler, il Portbot migliora la logistica verticale e orizzontale negli ambienti d’ufficio. Il suo design affronta le principali sfide logistiche di consegna, tra cui la congestione e l’interazione con l’utente, con un focus sull’ottimizzazione dell’efficienza e dell’esperienza utente dei sistemi di consegna di cibo e pacchi nelle principali città cinesi. La sezione principale della tesi dettaglia le specifiche di design del Portbot, includendo caratteristiche principali, considerazioni UX, design dell’interazione, elementi UI, selezione dei materiali (CMF) e aspetti tecnici. Questo esame dettagliato illustra come il Portbot soddisfi le esigenze logistiche degli ambienti d’ufficio in alte torri, integrandosi perfettamente nelle infrastrutture esistenti degli edifici. In definitiva, il concetto di Portbot rappresenta una soluzione innovativa che migliora l’efficienza delle consegne e l’esperienza dell’utente all’interno dei dinamici paesaggi degli uffici nei moderni grattacieli cinesi.
Portbot: indoor delivery robot for high-rise office buildings in China
Mongardi, Alessandro
2023/2024
Abstract
This thesis explores the role of delivery robots in the fast-evolving office environments of Chinese super-tall towers, focusing on optimizing logistics within high-end business settings and addressing essential design challenges. The study begins by categorizing service robots, ultimately narrowing down to service and social robots in business contexts, with a specific emphasis on delivery robots as the central subject. Following this categorization, the research delves into delivery robot technology, addressing the technical and interaction challenges crucial for effective human-robot integration in office environments, where efficient, safe, and user-friendly delivery solutions are increasingly vital. Building on this foundation, the thesis presents a market analysis, a case study, and a desk-based exploration of elevator-robot communication systems. Key challenges within this ecosystem, such as elevator inefficiencies and peak-time congestion, are identified. Schindler, a prominent elevator brand widely used in Chinese high-rise office towers, is selected as a case study, providing a real-world framework for the design exploration that follows. The core contribution of this thesis is the conceptualization of the Portbot, an innovative delivery robot ideally suited for Schindler systems and high-rise office towers. Designed to work in tandem with Schindler elevators, the Portbot enhances vertical and horizontal logistics within office settings. Its design addresses key delivery logistics challenges, including congestion and user interaction, with a focus on optimizing the efficiency and user experience of food and package delivery systems in major Chinese cities. The main section of the thesis details the Portbot’s design specifications, covering core features, UX considerations, interaction design, UI elements, materials (CMF) selection, and technical aspects. This detailed examination illustrates how the Portbot meets the logistical demands of high-rise office environments while seamlessly integrating into existing building infrastructures. Ultimately, the Portbot concept embodies a forward-thinking solution that enhances delivery efficiency and user experience within the dynamic high-rise office landscapes of modern China.File | Dimensione | Formato | |
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