Delivery robots in Moscow may eventually be able to independently enter residential elevators and ascend to residents with orders. Rovers will interact with urban infrastructure — receiving data from traffic lights and intelligent transport systems. Details were revealed by Moscow Deputy Mayor Maksim Liksutov.
For example, when crossing a pedestrian crossing, the robot will know the traffic light phase, the duration of the green signal, and will be able to calculate a safe speed. Developers are also working on enabling robots to interact with elevators and ascend to the desired floor with residents' consent. Safety remains the main condition.
We will not integrate any elevators into this technology until we are convinced that it is safe. But in the future, we can talk about similar technologies being applied in the context of unmanned delivery.
As for electric scooters, there are no plans to ban them in the capital. Currently, about half of these vehicles are rented, and half belong to residents. Approximately 150,000 people use scooters and other personal mobility devices daily. Moscow is focusing on improving travel safety.
Another direction for the development of future transport is new payment methods. Four more regions are expected to connect to the Moscow ticketing system. Almost 900,000 Muscovites already use biometrics to enter the metro, MCD, and MCC. The city is currently testing face payment on ground transport as well — it may appear on some routes alongside traditional payment methods.
One of the main platforms for creating new technologies has become "Technopolis Moscow". Microelectronics, photonics, electric transport, battery production, and other areas needed by the city are being developed there, according to the city hall.
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