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One of the many variables that influence the success of an emerging innovation is the regulatory framework that it must navigate to become a real-world application. These frameworks might exist but be open to change, or rudimentary because the codes are in an early stage of development.
Either way, innovators need to be aware of how current and future regulations might influence the commercial prospects of their creations.
Truck-and-drone (T&D) cooperative last-mile delivery systems represent a promising solution at a time when new ways to deliver products to end customers are in high demand. However, the concept faces an uncertain future, partly because the regulations that pertain to it are still evolving.
Research carried out by the MIT Megacity Logistics Lab explores the future of the T&D concept from a regulatory perspective. The research provides important insights into the commercial potential of T&D systems, as well as the role of regulations in bringing supply chain innovations to market.
A promising innovation
Drones have emerged as a highly promising last-mile delivery mode that avoid ground-based traffic and can provide nearly on-demand service. However, these aircraft are severely constrained by flight range and cargo capacity limitations.
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One of the many variables that influence the success of an emerging innovation is the regulatory framework that it must navigate to become a real-world application. These frameworks might exist but be open to change, or rudimentary because the codes are in an early stage of development.
Either way, innovators need to be aware of how current and future regulations might influence the commercial prospects of their creations.
Truck-and-drone (T&D) cooperative last-mile delivery systems represent a promising solution at a time when new ways to deliver products to end customers are in high demand. However, the concept faces an uncertain future, partly because the regulations that pertain to it are still evolving.
Research carried out by the MIT Megacity Logistics Lab explores the future of the T&D concept from a regulatory perspective. The research provides important insights into the commercial potential of T&D systems, as well as the role of regulations in bringing supply chain innovations to market.
A promising innovation
Drones have emerged as a highly promising last-mile delivery mode that avoid ground-based traffic and can provide nearly on-demand service. However, these aircraft are severely constrained by flight range and cargo capacity limitations.
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