Two-legged delivery robot takes to streets of Barnsley in Tech Town trial
Key takeaway
Evri and Refined Robotics launch a European-first trial of a two-legged delivery robot in Barnsley, the UK's first Tech Town.
- Step 1 · The triggerEvri and Refined Robotics launch a European-first trial of the two-legged Iris delivery robot in Barnsley, giving both firms operational data on autonomous last-mile delivery.
- Step 2 · Knock-onIf the trial succeeds, Evri could substitute some human last-mile delivery capacity with robots, lowering per-parcel delivery costs and easing pressure from its depot network overhaul.
- Step 3 · Reaches youProven autonomous delivery capability would strengthen Refined Robotics' position against rival robotics and logistics-automation providers and support future commercial rollouts.
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Source: bbc.co.uk
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