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I was curious how the package is loaded and unloaded, given that it's underground, but they seem to have some kind of crane, and at the destinations they have b
by adrianmonk 3y ago
I was curious how the package is loaded and unloaded, given that it's underground, but they seem to have some kind of crane, and at the destinations they have basically a package locker.
At least, that's what the video seems to show: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=STZJyfAl5bU https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=STZJyfAl5bU
Putting a package locker at every location seems kind of expensive. Maybe it works if you're delivering to bigger buildings like offices or apartment buildings, but it doesn't seem very practical for single family homes.
- hanniabu 3y agoI can imagine people sending sabotage packages, like a spray foam can set to release on a trigger, or sending down a car airbag, or straight up dumping oil or flammables into the shoot or other trash.
- pavel_lishin 3y agoIt doesn't even have to be malicious.
- KennyBlanken 3y agoThe cost of a package locker would pale in comparison to the cost of digging or boring the underground line.
- quickthrowman 3y agoAbsolutely, directional boring and installing 18-24” diameter pipe is easily $75-100+ per foot.
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- ianburrell 3y agoThe described system is point-to-point from shopping center to office park. People in office park, that aren't closer to shopping center, would need to go to the hub to pick up their package. It sounds like the company is focusing on company to suppliers. They mention networks but no details on that would be implemented.