Patent Description:
Patent Literature <NUM> discloses a delivery system. The delivery system includes a vehicle that houses a package, and a movable body that is stored in the vehicle and movable from the vehicle to the outside of the vehicle. The movable body includes a housing room for housing a package transferred from the vehicle, and a lid that covers an upper portion of the housing room and is movable in a horizontal direction or toward the inside of the housing room. The vehicle includes a storage room for storing the movable body, and a package compartment that is provided above the storage room storing the movable body and houses the package to be transferred to the housing room. <CIT>, <CIT>, <CIT> and <CIT> disclose various arrangements of autonomous vehicles and delivery systems.

To develop a logistics service utilizing a robot is one of important issues in a future society. An object of the present disclosure is to provide a new logistics robot and a logistics system utilizing the new logistics robot.

A first aspect is directed to a logistics robot for transporting a package as defined in appended claim <NUM>.

A second aspect is directed to a logistics system that delivers a logistics service as defined in appended claim <NUM>.

According to the present disclosure, the logistics robot includes the robot unit and the storage unit. The robot unit and the storage unit are separable from each other. This enables more flexible operation of the logistics robot. For example, it is possible to constitute a logistics robot by combining a single robot unit and a single storage unit. As another example, it is possible to constitute a large logistics robot by combining a plurality of robot units and a large storage unit. As yet another example, it is also possible to constitute a large logistics robot by combining a plurality of robot units and a plurality of storage units.

<FIG> schematically shows a logistics system <NUM> according to the present embodiment. The logistics system <NUM> delivers a logistics service. For example, the logistics system <NUM> delivers the logistics service in a certain area such as a certain city. The logistics system <NUM> includes a plurality of logistics robots <NUM> and a management device <NUM>.

The logistics robot <NUM> is a robot mainly used for transporting a package. The package includes goods, foods, waste (e.g., garbage), and the like. For example, the logistics robot <NUM> is used for delivering goods, foods, and the like. As another example, the logistics robot <NUM> is used for collecting waste such as garbage. The logistics robot <NUM> may be configured to be capable of autonomous traveling and travel autonomously from a point of departure to a destination. The logistics robot <NUM> may be remotely operated by a remote operator. For example, the point of departure is a collection point of packages (e.g. a logistics center), and the destination is a delivery destination of a package (e.g. a user's residence). As another example, the point of departure is a delivery destination of a first package, and the destination is a delivery destination of a second package. As yet another example, the point of departure is a delivery destination of a final package, and the destination is the collection point of package.

A type of the logistics robot <NUM> is not limited to one. Multiple types of logistics robots <NUM> may be utilized. For example, as shown in <FIG>, a small logistics robot <NUM>-<NUM>, a medium logistics robot <NUM>-<NUM>, a large logistics robot <NUM>-<NUM>, and the like may be utilized.

The management device (management server) <NUM> manages the logistics robots <NUM> and the logistics service. The management device <NUM> is capable of communicating with each logistics robot <NUM> and collects information about a position and a status from each logistics robot <NUM>. Moreover, the management device <NUM> receives a delivery request from a user. In response to the delivery request, the management device <NUM> assigns a logistics robot <NUM> to perform delivery and determines a travel route from a point of departure to a destination of the logistics robot <NUM>. Then, the management device <NUM> notifies the assigned logistics robot <NUM> of the determined travel route. The logistics robot <NUM> autonomously travels from the point of departure to the destination along the travel route notified.

Hereinafter, the logistics robot <NUM> and the management device <NUM> according to the present embodiment will be described in more detail.

<FIG> is a perspective view for explaining an example of the logistics robot <NUM> according to the present embodiment. The logistics robot <NUM> includes a robot unit <NUM> and a storage unit <NUM>.

The robot unit <NUM> has a travel function that makes the logistics robot <NUM> travel. The robot unit <NUM> may have an autonomous travel function that makes the logistics robot <NUM> travel autonomously. More specifically, the robot unit <NUM> includes a travel device <NUM> that accelerates, decelerates, and turns the logistics robot <NUM>. The travel device <NUM> includes wheels <NUM> and motors (not shown) for driving the wheels <NUM>. Acceleration and deceleration of the logistics robot <NUM> are performed by controlling the motors. Braking may be performed by the use of regenerative braking by control of the motors. At least one of the wheels <NUM> may be provided with a mechanical brake. Turning of the logistics robot <NUM> can be realized by controlling a difference in rotation speed between the left and right wheels <NUM> (motors). As another example, a steering mechanism for steering the wheels <NUM> may be provided. A certain wheel <NUM> may be an omni wheel.

The storage unit <NUM> stores a package P. In the example shown in <FIG>, the storage unit <NUM> is provided above the robot unit <NUM>.

The logistics robot <NUM> may further include a display device <NUM> that displays a variety of information. For example, the display device <NUM> displays a status of the logistics robot <NUM> (e.g., "In delivery", "Working", and the like). As another example, the display device <NUM> may display a message to people (e.g., "Hello", "Thank you", and the like). When the logistics robot <NUM> enters from an exclusive robot space (e.g., a logistics elevator, and the like) into a shared space shared with people, a message to people may be displayed on the display device <NUM>. The display device <NUM> is disposed, for example, on a front surface of the robot unit <NUM>.

As shown in <FIG>, the robot unit <NUM> and the storage unit <NUM> are configured to be separable from each other. For example, when the robot unit <NUM> and the storage unit <NUM> are connected with each other, the robot unit <NUM> and the storage unit <NUM> are fixed to each other by a lock mechanism (not shown). By unlocking the lock mechanism, the robot unit <NUM> and the storage unit <NUM> are separated from each other.

For example, when the logistics robot <NUM> arrives at the delivery destination, the robot unit <NUM> and the storage unit <NUM> are separated from each other. After the separation, the robot unit <NUM> moves forward from under the storage unit <NUM> by operating the travel device <NUM>. At this time, the storage unit <NUM> may put out an auxiliary wheel <NUM> so as not to fall.

The robot unit <NUM> further includes an upper device <NUM> in addition to the travel device <NUM>. The upper device <NUM> is provided above the travel device <NUM>. As shown in <FIG>, when the robot unit <NUM> moves forward from under the storage unit <NUM>, the upper device <NUM> is exposed. The upper device <NUM> performs a behavior different from acceleration, deceleration, and turning by the travel device <NUM>.

For example, the upper device <NUM> may rotate on a lateral axis <NUM> (i.e., performs a pitching motion). When the upper device <NUM> performs a pitching motion independently of the travel device <NUM>, it appears as if the upper device <NUM> gives a bow. For example, the robot unit <NUM> may be equipped with a sensor (e.g., a camera or a radar) for detecting presence of a human, and the upper device <NUM> may perform a pitching motion when a human is detected during the package delivery. Concurrently with the pitching motion of the upper device <NUM>, a message (e.g., "Hello", "Thank you", and the like) to the human may be displayed on the display device <NUM>. This enables a communication between the logistics robot <NUM> and the human.

Moreover, the upper device <NUM> can be used for moving the package. Hereinafter, moving of the package by the use of the upper device <NUM> will be described with reference to <FIG>.

As shown in <FIG>, the storage unit <NUM> has a lid <NUM> and a storage space <NUM> covered by the lid <NUM>. One or more packages P are stored in the storage space <NUM>. When the logistics robot <NUM> arrives at the delivery destination, the lid <NUM> of the storage unit <NUM> is opened automatically. Then, as shown in <FIG>, the upper device <NUM> or the storage unit <NUM> moves the package P from the storage space <NUM> to the outside.

More specifically, as shown in <FIG> and <FIG>, the upper device <NUM> has a seat <NUM> on which the package P is to be placed. The upper device <NUM> or the storage unit <NUM> moves the package P from the storage space <NUM> onto the seat <NUM> of the upper device <NUM>. For example, the upper device <NUM> or the storage unit <NUM> operates an actuator to move the package P from the storage space <NUM> onto the seat <NUM>. Examples of the actuator include an arm, a conveyor and a roller.

The upper device <NUM> further has a lifting device <NUM> that moves the seat <NUM> up and down. At a time when the package P is moved from the storage space <NUM> onto the seat <NUM>, the lifting device <NUM> may appropriately adjust a height of the seat <NUM>. It is thus possible to smoothly move the package P from the storage space <NUM> onto the seat <NUM>.

With the package P placed on the seat <NUM>, handing over of the package P is performed. At this time, since the robot unit <NUM> is provided with both the travel device <NUM> and the upper device <NUM>, it is possible to freely adjust a position of the package P so that the handing over of the package P is facilitated.

As an example, a case where a user directly receives the package P is considered. By using the travel device <NUM>, the robot unit <NUM> is able to move the package P forward, backward, left, and right and rotate the package P so that the user can easily receive the package P. Moreover, by using the lifting device <NUM>, the robot unit <NUM> is able to adjust the height of the package P so that the user can easily receive the package P. As shown in <FIG>, the lifting device <NUM> may also be able to lift the package P to a high position.

As another example, a case where the package P is put in a delivery locker is considered. Also in this case, using the travel device <NUM> makes it possible for the robot unit <NUM> to move the package P forward, backward, left, and right and rotate the package P so that the package P comes closer to a specified delivery locker. Moreover, by using the lifting device <NUM>, the robot unit <NUM> is able to adjust the height of the package P so that the package P comes closer to the specified delivery locker.

The robot unit <NUM> may communicate with a specified delivery locker <NUM> to automatically open and close a door of the specified delivery locker <NUM>.

<FIG> illustrates a case where a plurality of delivery lockers <NUM> are aggregately installed. The robot unit <NUM> uses the travel device <NUM> and the lifting device <NUM> to adjust the position of the package P so that the package P can be stored in a specified delivery locker <NUM>. Then, the robot unit <NUM> operates an actuator <NUM> provided on the seat <NUM> or around the seat <NUM> to move the package P into the specified delivery locker <NUM>. Examples of the actuator <NUM> include a conveyor and a roller.

In a state where the lifting device <NUM> lifts the package P, the robot unit <NUM> may prohibit traveling by the travel device <NUM>. After the delivery of the package P is completed and the lifting device <NUM> moves the seat <NUM> down, the robot unit <NUM> permits traveling by the travel device <NUM>. It is thus possible to prevent the package P from falling off and the like.

After the delivery of the package P is completed, the robot unit <NUM> moves again toward under the storage unit <NUM>. Then, the robot unit <NUM> and the storage unit <NUM> are connected and fixed with each other through the lock mechanism. After that, the logistics robot <NUM> starts moving toward a next destination. At this time, a message "Thank you" may be displayed on the display device <NUM>. When the delivery of all packages P is completed, a message "Vacant" may be displayed on the display <NUM>.

<FIG> is a block diagram showing a configuration example of the logistics robot <NUM> according to the present embodiment. The logistics robot <NUM> includes the robot unit <NUM>, the travel device <NUM>, the upper device <NUM>, the storage unit <NUM>, a sensor group <NUM>, a communication device <NUM>, the display device <NUM>, and a control device (controller) <NUM>.

The robot unit <NUM> includes the travel device <NUM>, the upper device <NUM>, and at least a part of the control device <NUM> (i.e., a robot unit control device <NUM> described later).

The travel device <NUM> accelerates, decelerates, and turns the logistics robot <NUM>. The travel device <NUM> includes wheels <NUM>, motors <NUM> for driving the wheels <NUM>, and a battery <NUM> for supplying power to the motors <NUM>. Acceleration and deceleration of the logistics robot <NUM> are performed by controlling the motors <NUM>. Braking may be performed by the use of regenerative braking by control of the motors <NUM>. At least one of the wheels <NUM> may be provided with a mechanical brake. Turning of the logistics robot <NUM> can be realized by controlling a difference in rotation speed between the left and right wheels <NUM> (motors <NUM>). As another example, a steering mechanism for steering the wheels <NUM> may be provided. A certain wheel <NUM> may be an omni wheel.

The upper device <NUM> includes the seat <NUM>, and the lifting device <NUM> that moves the seat <NUM> up and down. The upper device <NUM> may further include an actuator <NUM> that moves the package P placed on the seat <NUM>. The actuator <NUM> is provided on the seat <NUM> or around the seat <NUM>. Examples of the actuator <NUM> include a conveyor and a roller. The upper device <NUM> may further include an actuator <NUM> (e.g., motor) for rotating on the lateral axis <NUM> (i.e., pitching motion).

The storage unit <NUM> includes the lid <NUM>, the storage space <NUM>, and a lock mechanism <NUM>. The lid <NUM> covers the storage space <NUM>. One or more packages P are stored in the storage space <NUM>. The lock mechanism <NUM> connects and fixes the robot unit <NUM> and the storage unit <NUM> with each other. By unlocking the lock mechanism <NUM>, the robot unit <NUM> and the storage unit <NUM> can be separated from each other. The storage unit <NUM> may further include an actuator <NUM> (e.g., motor) that automatically opens and closes the lid <NUM>. The storage unit <NUM> may further include an actuator <NUM> for moving the package P onto the seat <NUM> of the upper device <NUM>. Examples of the actuator <NUM> include a conveyor and a roller.

The sensor group <NUM> includes a position sensor <NUM>, a status sensor <NUM>, and a recognition sensor <NUM>. Position sensor <NUM> acquires a position and an orientation of the logistics robot <NUM>. Examples of the position sensor <NUM> include a GNSS (Global Navigation Satellite System) receiver. The status sensor <NUM> detects a wheel speed, a speed, an acceleration (a longitudinal acceleration, a lateral acceleration, and the like), an angular velocity (a yaw rate, and the like), a loading weight, a remaining battery level, and the like of the logistics robot <NUM>. The recognition sensor <NUM> recognizes a situation around the logistics robot <NUM>. Examples of the recognition sensor <NUM> include a camera, a LIDAR (LIght Detection And Ranging), a radar, a sonar, and the like.

The communication device <NUM> communicates with the outside of the logistics robot <NUM>. For example, the communication device <NUM> communicates with the management device <NUM> through a wireless communication network such as <NUM>, <NUM>, and the like. The communication device <NUM> may be connected to a wireless LAN. The communication device <NUM> may perform a near field communication with another logistics robot <NUM> nearby. Examples of the near field communication system include infrared communication, Bluetooth (registered trademark), and the like. Moreover, the communication device <NUM> may acquire information on the delivery locker <NUM> from a transmitter attached to the delivery locker <NUM>. The robot unit <NUM> may communicate with a delivery locker <NUM> through the communication device <NUM> to automatically open and close the delivery locker <NUM>.

The display device <NUM> displays a variety of information. Examples of the display device <NUM> include a liquid crystal display, an organic EL display, and the like. For example, the display device <NUM> is disposed on a front surface of the robot unit <NUM>.

The control device (controller) <NUM> is a computer that controls the logistics robot <NUM>. The control device <NUM> includes one or more processors and one or more memories. The processor executes a variety of information processing. For example, the processor includes a CPU (Central Processing Unit). The memory stores a variety of information that is necessary for the processing by the processor. Examples of the memory include a volatile memory, a non-volatile memory, an HDD (Hard Disk Drive), an SSD (Solid State Drive), and the like. The processor executes a computer program. The function of the control device <NUM> is implemented by a cooperation of the processor executing the computer program and the memory.

For example, the control device <NUM> includes a robot unit control device <NUM> for controlling the robot unit <NUM> and a storage unit control device <NUM> for controlling the storage unit <NUM>. The robot unit control device <NUM> includes a processor <NUM> and a memory <NUM>. The storage unit control device <NUM> includes a processor <NUM> and a memory <NUM>. The robot unit control device <NUM> and the storage unit control device <NUM> are communicably connected with each other and perform processing in cooperation with each other.

The robot unit control device <NUM> (the processor <NUM>) receives a variety of information acquired by the sensor group <NUM>, and stores the received information in the memory <NUM>. Moreover, the robot unit control device <NUM> communicates with the outside through the communication device <NUM>.

The robot unit control device <NUM> performs travel control (acceleration control, deceleration control, and turning control) by controlling the travel device <NUM>. The speed, the acceleration, and the angular velocity of the logistics robot <NUM> are detected by the status sensor <NUM>. The robot unit control device <NUM> may perform the travel control so as to avoid a collision with an object around the logistics robot <NUM>. The object around the logistics robot <NUM> is recognized by the recognition sensor <NUM> described above.

In particular, the robot unit control device <NUM> performs the above-described travel control such that the robot unit <NUM> (the logistics robot <NUM>) travels autonomously. More specifically, the robot unit control device <NUM> acquires travel route information. The travel route information indicates a travel route (a target route) to the destination. For example, the travel route is embedded in map information of the service area. The travel route is determined, for example, by the management device <NUM>. The robot unit control device <NUM> communicates with the management device <NUM> through the communication device <NUM> to acquire the travel route information. The travel route information is stored in the memory <NUM>. A current position of the logistics robot <NUM> is acquired by the position sensor <NUM> described above. The robot unit control device <NUM> performs the travel control such that the robot unit <NUM> (the logistics robot <NUM>) travels autonomously along the travel route.

Furthermore, the robot unit control device <NUM> (the processor <NUM>) controls the upper device <NUM>. For example, the robot unit control device <NUM> controls the lifting device <NUM> to move the seat <NUM> up and down. The robot unit control device <NUM> may control the actuator <NUM> to move the package P placed on the seat <NUM>. The robot unit control device <NUM> may control the actuator <NUM> to perform the pitching motion of the upper device <NUM>.

The storage unit control device <NUM> operates in cooperation with the robot unit control device <NUM>. For example, the storage unit control device <NUM> controls the lock mechanism <NUM> to connect or separate the robot unit <NUM> and the storage unit <NUM>. The storage unit control device <NUM> may also control the actuator <NUM> to automatically open and close the lid <NUM>. The storage unit control device <NUM> may control the actuator <NUM> to push the package P toward the seat <NUM> of the upper device <NUM>.

According to the present embodiment, as described above, the logistics robot <NUM> includes the robot unit <NUM> and the storage unit <NUM>. The robot unit <NUM>-and the storage unit <NUM> are separable from each other. This enables more flexible operation of the logistics robot <NUM>. For example, it is possible to constitute a basic logistics robot <NUM> by combining a single robot unit <NUM> and a single storage unit <NUM> (see <FIG>). As another example, it is possible to constitute a large logistics robot by combining a plurality of robot units <NUM> and a large storage unit <NUM> (see <NUM>-<NUM> in <FIG>). As yet another example, it is also possible to constitute a large logistics robot <NUM> by combining a plurality of robot units <NUM> and a plurality of storage units <NUM>.

Moreover, since the robot unit <NUM> and the storage unit <NUM> are separable from each other, it is possible to implement various motion functions of the robot unit <NUM>. For example, the robot unit <NUM> may include the upper device <NUM> in addition to the travel device <NUM> performing acceleration, deceleration, and turning. The upper device <NUM> performs a behavior different from the acceleration, deceleration, and turning by the travel device <NUM>. This enables a variety of movement of the robot unit <NUM>.

For example, it is possible to make the upper device <NUM> perform the pitching motion independently of the travel device <NUM>. In this case, it appears as if the upper device <NUM> gives a bow. Concurrently with the pitching motion of the upper device <NUM>, a message (e.g., "Hello", "Thank you", and the like) to the human may be displayed on the display device <NUM>. This enables a communication between the logistics robot <NUM> and the human.

Furthermore, the upper device <NUM> can be used for moving the package P (see <FIG>). More specifically, the upper device <NUM> has the seat <NUM> on which the package P is to be placed. With the package P placed on the seat <NUM>, handing over of the package P is performed. Since the robot unit <NUM> is provided with both the travel device <NUM> and the upper device <NUM>, it is possible to freely adjust the position of the package P so that the handing over of the package P is facilitated.

<FIG> is a block diagram showing a configuration example of the management device <NUM> (management server) according to the present embodiment. The management device <NUM> manages the logistics robot <NUM> and the logistics service. The management device <NUM> may be distributed servers. The management device <NUM> includes an input/output device <NUM>, a communication device <NUM>, and an information processing device <NUM>.

The input/output device <NUM> is an interface for receiving information from an operator of the management device <NUM> and providing the operator with information. Examples of the input device include a keyboard, a mouse, a touch panel, a switch, a microphone, and the like. Examples of the output device include a display device, a speaker, and the like. The operator is able to monitor a status of the logistics service.

The communication device <NUM> performs a communication with the outside. For example, the communication device <NUM> communicates with each logistics robot <NUM> through a wireless communication network such as <NUM>, <NUM>, and the like. The communication device <NUM> may be connected to a wireless LAN. Moreover, the communication device <NUM> may communicate with a user terminal (e.g., PC, tablet, smartphone).

The information processing device <NUM> executes a variety of information processing. For example, the information processing device <NUM> includes a processor <NUM> and a memory <NUM>. The processor <NUM> executes a variety of information processing. For example, the processor <NUM> includes a CPU. The memory <NUM> stores a variety of information that is necessary for the processing by the processor <NUM>. Examples of the memory <NUM> include a volatile memory, a non-volatile memory, an HDD, an SSD, and the like. The function of the information processing device <NUM> is implemented by the processor <NUM> executing a computer program. The computer program is stored in the memory <NUM>. The computer program may be recorded on a computer readable recording medium. The computer program may be provided via a network.

Moreover, the information processing device <NUM> can access a database <NUM>. The database <NUM> is implemented by a predetermined memory. The database <NUM> may be included in the memory <NUM> of the management device <NUM>. Alternatively, the database <NUM> may be external to the management device <NUM>. The database <NUM> stores a variety of information necessary for delivering the logistics service. The information processing device <NUM> reads necessary information from the database <NUM> and stores the information in the memory <NUM>.

The information necessary for delivering (providing) the logistics service includes service area configuration information <NUM>, user information <NUM>, and logistics robot information <NUM>.

The service area configuration information <NUM> indicates a configuration of a service area (e.g., a certain city) in which the logistics service is delivered. The service area configuration includes a road layout, a building layout, a floor configuration in the building, a room layout in each floor, an elevator layout, and the like. The service area configuration information <NUM> is beforehand generated and registered in the database <NUM>. The service area configuration information <NUM> may be updated at regular intervals.

The user information <NUM> is information on users of the logistics service. For example, the user information <NUM> includes registration information such as an ID, a name, and a residence location of each user. The user operates a user terminal to input the registration information. The user terminal transmits the registration information to the management device <NUM>. The information processing device <NUM> receives the registration information through the communication device <NUM> and records the registration information in the database <NUM>.

The logistics robot information <NUM> is information about each logistics robot <NUM>. For example, the logistics robot information <NUM> includes performance information, position status information, operation information, and the like of each logistics robot <NUM>.

The performance information includes a size, a package storage capacity, a maximum loading weight, a battery capacity, a maximum travel range, a maximum travel speed, and the like of the logistics robot <NUM>. The performance information is generated in advance for each logistics robot <NUM>.

The position status information indicates a current position and a status of the logistics robot <NUM>. The current position is acquired by the position sensor <NUM> and the like installed on the logistics robot <NUM>. Examples of the status of the logistics robot <NUM> include the speed, the acceleration, the loading weight, the remaining battery level, and the like. Such the status is detected by the status sensor <NUM> installed on the logistics robot <NUM>. The information processing device <NUM> communicates with each logistics robot <NUM> through the communication device <NUM> to collect the position status information from each logistics robot <NUM>.

The operation information indicates an operation status of the logistics robot <NUM>. Examples of the operation status include "in delivery", "standby", "stuck", "failed", an the like. The information processing device <NUM> communicates with each logistics robot <NUM> through the communication device <NUM> to collect the operation information from each logistics robot <NUM>.

In the case of "in delivery", the operation information may include the point of departure, the destination, and the travel route. The travel route is determined by the management device <NUM> (the information processing device <NUM>).

For example, a user requests delivery of a purchased item. The delivery requests includes a requested delivery position, a requested delivery date, a requested delivery time, and the like. The information processing device <NUM> receives the delivery request through the communication device <NUM>. In response to the delivery request, the information processing device <NUM> assigns a logistics robot <NUM> to perform delivery. More specifically, based on the logistics robot information <NUM> described above, the information processing device <NUM> selects a logistics robot <NUM> that is able to reach the requested delivery position at the requested delivery time of the requested delivery date. Further, based on the service area configuration information <NUM>, the information processing device <NUM> determines an appropriate travel route from the point of departure (e.g., the logistics center) to the destination (= requested delivery position).

Claim 1:
A logistics robot (<NUM>) for transporting a package (P), comprising:
a robot unit (<NUM>) configured to make the logistics robot (<NUM>) travel; and
a storage unit (<NUM>) configured to store the package (P), wherein
the robot unit (<NUM>) and the storage unit (<NUM>) are separable from each other and the storage unit (<NUM>) is provided above the robot unit (<NUM>), and after separation of the robot unit (<NUM>) and the storage unit (<NUM>), the robot unit (<NUM>) is moveable from under the storage unit (<NUM>) by operation of the travel device (<NUM>);
wherein:
the robot unit (<NUM>) includes:
a travel device (<NUM>) configured to accelerate, decelerate, and turn the logistics robot (<NUM>); and
an upper device (<NUM>) provided above the travel device (<NUM>) and configured to perform a behavior different from accelerating, decelerating, and turning by the travel device (<NUM>);
the upper device (<NUM>) has a seat (<NUM>) on which the package (P) is to be placed,
the upper device (<NUM>) or the storage unit (<NUM>) is further configured to move the package (P) from the storage unit (<NUM>) onto the seat (<NUM>) of the upper device (<NUM>); and
the upper device (<NUM>) further has a lifting device (<NUM>) configured to move the seat (<NUM>) up and down such that (i) the height of the seat is appropriately adjustable to move the package from the storage device onto the seat and (ii) the position of the package (P) is freely adjustable to facilitate handing over of the package (P).