Simon Hellgren

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Total Citations

105

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About

Simon Hellgren is a leading researcher at the intersection of autonomous systems, logistics innovation, and sustainable urban transport. His work focuses on the operational and strategic integration of autonomous delivery robots (ADRs) into last-mile supply chains, addressing both technological feasibility and business model transformation. Hellgren’s landmark 2024 literature review, “Autonomous last-mile delivery robots: a literature review,” has already amassed over 105 citations, establishing itself as a foundational reference in the field. In this work, he systematically evaluates how self-driving ADRs reshape logistics efficiency, reduce environmental footprints, and enable competitive, scalable business models. His research is widely recognized for bridging the gap between emerging autonomous vehicle technology and practical, real-world deployment in dense urban environments. Hellgren’s contributions are particularly valued by students and practitioners seeking to understand the socio-technical dynamics of automation in logistics. Through his rigorous synthesis of current developments and future trajectories, he continues to influence both academic discourse and industry strategy in the rapidly evolving domain of autonomous last-mile delivery.