This camera gathers info on streets in Everett to help “Scout” safely navigate. Photo credit: Bill McKinlock
Another look thanks to Bill McKinlock
The small vehicle looks like a robot with multiple cameras and is accompanied by an operator with a controller.
After a bit of crowd sourcing, we were advised it was likely an item being used by Amazon.
We reached out to Amazon and heard back from Amazon’s Av Zammit who confirmed that it is part of the training system for “Scout”, a new delivery system which has been in trials in Snohomish County for some time.
“We are carrying out a survey to train our systems; this navigational data aids in safe operations,” said Amazon Spokesperson, Av Zammit.
The Scout delivery robot. Photo courtesy Amazon.
During Halloween Scout was decorated and delivered goodies along with customer orders. Photo Credit: Amazon
Scout is the size of a small cooler and rolls along sidewalks at a walking pace.
Amazon says Scout can safely and efficiently navigate around pets, pedestrians and other obstacles in its path.
Scout deliveries began in parts of Snohomish County in 2019 and the system is being tested in other areas of the country.
You can learn more about Scout here.
November 25, 2020
Everett