Olivier Gallay

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Olivier Gallay is a leading researcher in urban logistics and autonomous delivery systems, with a particular focus on the operational integration of sidewalk autonomous delivery robots (SADRs) into smart city frameworks. His most-cited work, "Impact of bot return policies in van-and-bot delivery systems" (2024), addresses a critical yet underexplored challenge: how to efficiently manage the return of robots after deliveries in hybrid van-and-bot networks. By modeling and analyzing different return policies, Gallay provides actionable insights that reduce operational costs and traffic congestion, directly supporting the scalability of last-mile automation. His contributions are foundational for designing sustainable, low-impact urban freight systems, and his research is increasingly cited by scholars and practitioners working on autonomous mobility and city logistics. Gallay’s work stands out for its practical relevance, bridging theoretical optimization with real-world deployment constraints, and positions him as a key voice in the future of urban delivery infrastructure.