Today, Harbor Lockers announces its strategic partnership with Ottonomy for its customized locker-on-robot, Ottobot Locker, partnership for last-mile delivery. This partnership augments Harbor’s existing locker network for first and last-mile in the Bay Area.
“Harbor is focused on how lockers can innovate logistics and the future of customer experience with new services and applications,” says Tad W. Jenkins, General Manager of Harbor Lockers. “This strategic partnership will be the first autonomous delivery partnership of its kind. We are excited to be at the forefront of innovation for contactless customer service while fulfilling our vision of creating the world’s largest public locker network.”
Ottonomy’s patented and award winning L4 autonomous have been customized for the development of Ottobot Locker and creates streamlined services for end customers in a hyperlocal space for pickup, drop and delivery. Ottobot Locker seamlessly runs on the Harbor Locker’s app ecosystem and brings a revolutionary dimension to fixed smart lockers. The partnership is backed by a strategic investment from the venture arm of Assa Abloy, Locker One Ventures.
“Our autonomous robot technology is changing the way brands can meet growing customer demands,” says CEO and co-founder, Ritukar Vijay. “This partnership with Harbor Lockers is the first of its kind; Ottobot Lockers is a game changer in the industry which is not only focusing on quick commerce but drop, pickup and delivery to enable a variety of businesses.”
Ottobot Locker will be on display at the Harbor Lockers booth at Manifest Las Vegas from February 5-7, 2024. You can visit Harbor Lockers at booth 322.