Evri trials two-legged delivery robot in the UK
UK delivery firm Evri has partnered with Japan's Refined Robotics to run Europe's first trial of a two-legged delivery robot in Barnsley. The bot moves at up to 6 kph, carries parcels up to 15 kg, climbs stairs and can work autonomously or be remotely controlled, supporting couriers rather than replacing them.
- Trial is taking place in Barnsley, the UK's first official Tech Town
- Top speed of 6 kph and payload of up to 15 kg
- Robot avoids obstacles, climbs stairs and enters delivery vans
- Only fashion parcels are being delivered for now; wider rollout undecided
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