The Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) has presented a report on the social implementation of autonomous delivery robots to address logistics labour shortages. The report’s background follows the 2024 amendment to the Road Traffic Act which allows low-speed, small robots on public roads. The report deals with specifications for medium-speed, medium-sized robots, with a focus on safety and regulatory coordination.
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