"This acquisition reflects our commitment to a continued investment in research, which we believe has the potential to further improve safety outcomes and the overall delivery experience for delivery service partners and their delivery associates."
"Rivr's robots have four legs and wheels that allow it to maneuver on stairs and other potentially uneven surfaces. The company just released its second generation of the robot. The purchase will likely further Amazon's capabilities for ever-faster and more efficient package deliveries."
Amazon has acquired Rivr, a Zurich-based autonomous robotics startup valued at $110 million, with participation from Amazon and CEO Jeff Bezos's Expeditions fund. Rivr specializes in four-legged robots equipped with wheels that navigate stairs and uneven surfaces, having recently released its second-generation model. The acquisition supports Amazon's broader automation strategy, which includes deploying its millionth robot last summer and targeting automation of 75 percent of all operations. Amazon states the purchase aims to improve safety outcomes and enhance the delivery experience for service partners and associates.
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