Jugo is a mobile app that uses computer vision to automatically measure the dimensions and weight of packages using a smartphone camera. The app then provides shipping quotes from various national and international couriers, allowing users to purchase and track shipments directly.
Funding
Funding not disclosed
Founders
Product
Problem
Traditional methods of measuring package dimensions and weight for shipping are often manual, time-consuming, and prone to error, leading to inaccurate shipping quotes and potential overpayment. Furthermore, comparing rates across multiple couriers can be a cumbersome process.
Solution
Jugo is a mobile application that leverages computer vision to automate the measurement of package dimensions and weight using a smartphone camera. By simply photographing a package, the app accurately determines its size and weight, eliminating the need for manual measuring tools. Jugo then aggregates shipping quotes from a variety of national and international couriers, presenting users with a range of options based on price, speed, and other factors. Users can purchase shipping labels directly through the app and track their shipments from pickup to delivery. The app also offers options for eco-friendly packaging and discounts for drop-off at designated locations.
Target Audience
The primary target audience includes individuals and businesses, particularly e-commerce businesses, who regularly ship packages and seek a more efficient and cost-effective shipping solution.
Features
- Computer vision-based package dimensioning and weight estimation via smartphone camera
- Automated shipping quote comparison across multiple couriers (BRT, GLS, TNT, FEDEX, Poste Italiane, and UPS)
- Direct purchase of shipping labels through the app
- Shipment tracking and management
- Eco-friendly packaging options (biodegradable boxes and tape)
- "Green discounts" for package drop-off at designated locations
- Woocommerce plugin for e-commerce shipping management
- Option to become a "JUGO Point" for creating shipments on behalf of others