Swiss Post has started running a test program using self-driving delivery robots, in the center of Zurich, to assess their suitability for goods services. /People’s Daily Photo

With advanced technology, the robots can deliver packages to designated locations during customers’ preferred time slots. Services they provide include same-day and same-hour delivery, grocery deliveries or even home deliveries of medical products. /People’s Daily Photo

Every miniature white robot has a load capacity of up to 10 kilograms and can transport goods over a distance of around six kilometers. /People’s Daily Photo

During the trial period, the service is free of charge. Swiss Post expects to see the first commercial applications starting in three years from today, at the earliest. /People’s Daily Photo