See moreIn October 2023, Wakayama Prefecture (JP) simulated delivering vital medicines via drone and ground robot to overcome potential disaster-related hurdles in land transport. The drone swiftly transported the temperature-controlled medication 21km from a village center to a community center, significantly faster than possible by car in many disaster scenarios. Upon arrival, AI facial recognition verified the receiving medical staff, who then transferred the medicines to a ground delivery robot. The robot completed the final leg, delivering directly to the designated patient and confirming their identity through its system. (Oct 2023)