Amazon acquires delivery robotics startup Rivr to target 'last-meter' logistics
· Source: roboticsandautomationnews.com
In short
Amazon has acquired Swiss robotics startup Rivr Technologies, which develops quadruped delivery robots capable of navigating real-world environments like steps and uneven terrain. The technology focuses on the final stage of delivery from vehicles to customers' doorsteps, representing a renewed push into last-mile robotics with hybrid human-robot workflows. This acquisition reflects growing industry interest in applying physical AI to unstructured environments beyond traditional warehouse automation.
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Tags: delivery, robotics, automation, logistics, last-mile, AI