Widdel offers solar‑powered smart lockers that securely receive parcels and enable outbound shipments using QR‑code verification and real‑time cloud logging. A companion mobile app lets users schedule deliveries, generate one‑time QR tokens, and monitor locker status, with an optional refrigerated module for perishable goods. The company sells the hardware, accessories, and subscription services to residential users and small‑to‑medium enterprises.
Funding
Funding not disclosed
Founders
Product
Problem
Customers often miss parcel deliveries or returns because they are away from home or work, exposing packages to theft, weather damage, or spoilage of perishable goods. Coordinating courier access and managing returns adds time and operational friction for both individuals and small businesses.
Solution
Widdel delivers a solar‑powered smart locker that secures incoming parcels and enables outbound shipments without requiring the recipient to be present. The unit reads a QR‑encoded tracking code and automatically unlocks for authorized couriers, eliminating manual hand‑offs. A companion mobile app lets users schedule deliveries, generate one‑time QR tokens for pickups, and monitor locker status in real time. An optional insulated compartment provides active temperature regulation to keep groceries fresh until the user returns. All interactions are logged to a cloud service, supporting audit trails and integration with e‑commerce order systems. The locker operates off‑grid via an integrated photovoltaic panel and battery, with a fallback AC input for emergency charging. This combination reduces missed deliveries, protects contents from environmental hazards, and streamlines the return process.
Target Audience
The primary customers are residential consumers and small‑to‑medium enterprises (e.g., office spaces, co‑working hubs) that receive frequent parcel or grocery deliveries and need a reliable, unattended receipt point.
Features
- Integrated photovoltaic panel and lithium‑ion battery delivering continuous power without grid connection
- QR‑code verification of courier‑provided tracking numbers for secure, hands‑free door actuation
- Mobile app with push notifications, delivery scheduling, and one‑click QR generation for outbound pickups
- Optional refrigerated module with active temperature control (2 °C
- 8 °C) for perishable goods
- Tamper‑detecting lock mechanism and real‑time status reporting via encrypted MQTT to cloud backend
- RESTful API for order‑management platforms to push delivery events and retrieve locker logs
- Modular chassis built from recycled composites, allowing customization of exterior finishes and accessory slots
- Built‑in AC charging port for emergency power replenishment and optional fixed‑power installation