The EDAG Citybot, a revolutionary robot powered by IOTA, is set to transform mobility in urban areas and will make its debut in Barcelona in 2030. Currently undergoing testing in Frankfurt, the Citybot has utilized the grounds of Eintracht Frankfurt’s football club for its trials, with the Frankfurt Airport next on the testing list.
The Citybot, developed by EDAG, is an advanced and automated robot that aims to enhance mobility in cities by offering an easy, cost-effective, and convenient solution. According to a recent report, Johannes Barckmann from EDAG stated that the company plans to deploy the robot in traffic-controlled areas of Barcelona by the end of the decade, marking its first full-scale launch in a city following testing in Germany.
The EDAG Citybot represents a significant step forward in the future of mobility, as it can connect with other Citybots and smart city infrastructure. It can be customized with different modules for various functions such as transporting goods, carrying passengers, city cleaning, and park maintenance. Moreover, it is eco-friendly, producing no air or noise pollution, and has exceptional safety features, effectively reducing accidents and traffic congestion.
EDAG has been conducting extensive testing of the Citybot in Frankfurt, in partnership with the local Bundesliga football club Eintracht Frankfurt. The testing took place at the Deutsche Bank Park stadium, covering an area of over 420,000 square meters, which provided an ideal environment for the robot’s trials.
The trial involved testing the process of requesting the Citybot by the public, its deployment, billing users for the services, monitoring the vehicle, and optimizing fleet operations through a guidance system. EDAG is also gauging public interest in the service.
Safety is a top priority for the Citybot, and EDAG has conducted rigorous tests in Frankfurt to ensure its reliability. The tests have demonstrated that the robot can quickly respond to prevent accidents, even stopping when a van door is open and only proceeding once the door is closed. The robot has also excelled in assisting individuals with mobility impairments.
During the trials at the Eintracht Frankfurt stadium, the Citybot performed tasks such as automatic watering of green areas, distributing supplies to stadium kiosks, transporting workers and materials, and waste disposal. These real-world tests have provided valuable insights for the robot’s deployment. EDAG plans to conduct further tests at the Frankfurt Stadium, which is located at Germany’s largest airport, Frankfurt Airport, serving over 60 million passengers annually and ranking as the sixth-busiest airport in Europe. The upcoming tests are expected to commence by the end of this year.
In conclusion, the EDAG Citybot, powered by IOTA, is set to revolutionize urban mobility and will soon be trialed in Barcelona. The multifunctional and automated robot offers an efficient and environmentally friendly solution for transportation in cities. Through rigorous testing in Frankfurt, the Citybot has proven its safety, adaptability, and ability to assist individuals with mobility impairments. With upcoming tests at Frankfurt Airport, EDAG aims to further refine and optimize the robot’s performance.