The problem
Robots do the work. A person still has to approve the payment.
How it works
LockThe payment is locked in an escrow smart contract on Solana
DeliverThe robot drives to the customer
ProveGPS geofencing, a QR scan at handover, or an AI agent checking a photo
ReleaseWith valid proof, the contract releases the payment on its own
My part
Business and market research for the paper. The build is by Kevin Ehrentraut and Xinyan Liu.
Supervised by Prof. Dr. Alexandra K. Mikityuk, supported by Staex.
Status
Flagship of the Machine Economy Lab, 2026 to 2029. Paper in progress.