Meanwhile, Just Eat UK has launched a new trial initiative. It’s home to the world’s most advanced four-legged delivery robots, which can bound through bustling urban environments, even climbing stairs! Our pilot currently includes ten independent restaurants across Milton Keynes and Bristol. These new food delivery robots will help each location provide their food delivery services with an upgrade.
Each of the RIVR robots’ feet have six small wheels. This special ability allows them to successfully navigate treacherous obstacles often littered in urban settings. This is a feature, not a bug, that sets them apart from traditional delivery mechanisms. In robotics, they can quickly transition up stairs and cross other urban obstacles that frequently hinder ground delivery vehicles.
Eight restaurants and mobile food vendors in Bristol are participating in the trial. Famous shops such as Jolly Fryer, Chicken Mews and Bishopston Fish Bar make up the list. Meanwhile, two restaurants in Milton Keynes—12th Street Burgers & Shakes and Moores Fish & Chips—are involved in testing these autonomous delivery units.
Marko Bjelonic, chief executive of RIVR, said this trial could be a turning point for developing efficient delivery solutions all over Europe. He stated, “This is an important step in scaling autonomous delivery across European cities.” He further elaborated on the project’s goals, noting that “the launch in Milton Keynes reflects a shared focus on practical, automated delivery that integrates seamlessly into existing operations.”
The trial comes on the heels of a successful pilot run in Switzerland that saw almost 1,000 autonomous deliveries carried out. More than just a victory, this success serves as an example for what RIVR’s technology could do on a larger scale. The company is exploring other delivery methods. Delivery drones are currently being tested in Ireland as part of ongoing innovations in the food delivery sector.
RIVR robots beings deployed in urban areas by Just Eat UK. This new effort will help enhance their delivery capacity while helping to get food where it’s needed most. Fortunately, this collaborative Bathroom Initiative is making it easier to operate. It also provides an exciting glimpse into what the future of autonomous deliveries could look like in bustling urban cores.