Open Source Project

Last-Smile Delivery for The Netherlands

WupsE is a friendly, self-driving delivery robot designed for Dutch bicycle lanes. An open-source project bringing autonomous grocery delivery to your neighborhood.

Open Source Hardware
Community Driven

The Last Mile Challenge

Delivery services struggle to reach semi-rural Dutch communities

High costs and limited workforce for grocery delivery

Traditional autonomous vehicles face complex road regulations

Elderly and mobility-limited residents lack delivery access

WupsE: A Smarter Solution

Operates on the Netherlands' world-class bicycle infrastructure

Friendly, cartoonish design that's approachable and safe

Open-source development with community and regulator involvement

Perfect for village supermarkets serving neighborhood residents

Why WupsE?

Purpose-built for Dutch bicycle lanes with safety and efficiency in mind

Bicycle Lane Compatible

Designed specifically for the Netherlands' 35,000km+ of bicycle paths. At 70cm wide, WupsE fits perfectly on standard bike lanes while maintaining safe distance from cyclists.

4 Compartment Storage

Carries up to 4 shopping bags with neutral, cold, and warm compartments. Sliding side doors with touchpad access for easy, secure delivery pickup.

Eco-Friendly Electric

100% electric with zero emissions. Quiet operation that won't disturb residential areas during delivery runs.

Safety First Design

Soft exterior materials, lidar antennae, radar cameras, and ultrasonic sensors. Designed to minimize harm in any potential collision.

Community Driven

An open-source project with transparent development. Regulators, communities, and contributors all have a voice in shaping the future of autonomous delivery.

Technical Specifications

Built for reliability and performance on Dutch bicycle lanes

12-20 km/h

Operating Speed

70 x 100 x 75

Dimensions (cm)

3 Zones

Temperature Control

6 Wheels

Stable Design

Body Features

  • 4 standardized compartments (shopping bag sized)
  • Soft exterior material (artificial fur) for safety
  • Sliding side doors with touchpad access
  • Customizable branding for grocery partners

Chassis & Sensors

  • Dual LIDAR antennae for 360-degree awareness
  • Front ultrasonic sensor + radar cameras
  • Side cameras for cyclist detection
  • Programmable horn for safety alerts

Built for Partners

WupsE is designed to serve the entire Dutch delivery ecosystem

Supermarkets

Jumbo, Plus, and local village supermarkets can expand delivery reach without additional staff. Perfect for serving elderly customers in remote areas.

Rapid Delivery

Gorillas, Flink, and PostNL can expand beyond major cities. WupsE enables 40-minute delivery to areas where traditional rapid delivery isn't feasible.

Regulators & TNO

Dutch government regulators and TNO have full visibility into open-source development. Safety protocols are reviewed on a rolling basis.

How It Works

A community-driven approach to autonomous delivery

1

Contribute

Join the community and contribute your skills - from engineering and design to testing and community outreach. Open-source collaboration ensures transparent development.

2

Collaborate

All stakeholders - contributors, partners, regulators, and communities - work together openly. Development decisions are made transparently with community input.

3

Deploy

Communities can accelerate WupsE rollout in their area by contributing directly. Track progress and safety reviews in real-time.

Join the Future of Dutch Delivery

Be part of an open-source revolution in last-mile delivery. Whether you're a developer, investor, regulator, or community member - there's a place for you in the WupsE ecosystem.