Amazon acquires last-mile delivery robot startup Rivr
· Source: siliconangle.com
In short
Amazon has acquired Swiss delivery robot developer Rivr Technologies AG, whose flagship Rivr Two robot is optimized for last-mile delivery operations. The four-legged robot can carry over 60 pounds of parcels, travel at 8.7 mph, and includes safety features like collision avoidance and a physical deactivation button. Amazon plans to test the technology with third-party logistics contractors and potentially integrate Rivr's AI software across its supply chain, including enhancing the capabilities of its warehouse robots.
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Tags: delivery, robotics, automation, logistics, supply-chain, AI