BOHR International Journal of Internet of things, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

This study aims to determine if autonomous vehicles (AV) for last-mile deliveries are sustainable from three perspectives: social, environmental, and economic. Because of the relevance of AV applications for last-mile delivery, safety was only addressed for the sake of societal sustainability. According to this study, it is rather safe to deploy AVs for delivery since current society’s speed restrictions and decent road conditions give the foundation for AVs to run safely for last-mile delivery in metropolitan areas. Furthermore, AV has a distinct advantage in the event of a pandemic. The biggest worry for environmental sustainability is the emission problem. It is established that AV has a substantial benefit in terms of emission reduction in terms of a series of emissions. This is mostly due to the differences in driving behavior between autonomous cars and human vehicles. Because of AV’s commercial character, this research used a quantitative approach to highlight the economic sustainability of AV. The study demonstrates the economic benefit of AV for various carrying capacities.