Delivery system, delivery method, and automatic transfer device

A delivery system configured to deliver an article, the delivery system comprising:

• an automatic transfer device including a detection section configured to detect surroundings, the automatic transfer device being configured to automatically move the article in a specific space,
• wherein
• a standby space where the automatic transfer device is on standby is provided in the specific space,
• the standby space is provided with an inspection section used when inspecting a function of the automatic transfer device, and
• the automatic transfer device is configured to use the inspection section to execute an inspection of a function of the automatic transfer device while on standby in the standby space.

A delivery method for delivering an article by using an automatic transfer device, the automatic transfer device including a detection section configured to detect surroundings, a drive section, and a control section configured to control the drive section, the automatic transfer device being configured to automatically move the article by the drive section in a specific space,

• wherein
• a standby space where the automatic transfer device is on standby is provided in the specific space,
• the delivery method comprises:
• a step of cleaning the automatic transfer device using a cleaning device disposed in the standby space while the automatic transfer device is on standby.

An automatic transfer device used in a delivery system configured to deliver an article, the automatic transfer device being configured to automatically move the article in a specific space, the automatic transfer device comprising:

• a detection section configured to detect surroundings;
• a drive section configured to drive the automatic transfer device;
• and
• a control section configured to control the drive section,
• wherein
• the delivery system is provided with a standby space where the automatic transfer device is on standby in the specific space, and the standby space is provided with an inspection section used when inspecting a function of the automatic transfer device, and
• the control section is configured to execute an inspection of a function of the automatic transfer device by using the inspection section while the automatic transfer device is on standby in the standby space.