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Deliveroo autonomous robot delivery rollout in UK

Overview

Deliveroo has entered an exclusive strategic partnership with US-based Coco Robotics to launch autonomous food and grocery delivery robots across the United Kingdom.

The initial rollout is scheduled for October in London’s Canary Wharf, with subsequent expansions planned for Milton Keynes, Leeds, Stockton-on-Tees, and Nottingham. The deployment utilizes compact, four-wheeled electric robots equipped with artificial intelligence, sensors, and cameras to navigate urban environments at walking speeds.

Deliveroo CEO Miki Kuusi stated the technology is intended to “complement rather than replace human couriers,” noting that human riders will remain essential in high-density areas. The initiative includes investments in UK infrastructure, such as new depots and charging facilities, which is expected to create skilled jobs in logistics and maintenance. The company is also lobbying local councils and the Department for Transport to facilitate a broader national rollout.

Entities

Deliveroo · Canary Wharf · DoorDash · Aldi · Coco Robotics

Timeline

  1. [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    Deliveroo and Coco Robotics to launch robot deliveries in the UK

    Deliveroo and Coco Robotics are partnering to launch electric autonomous robot deliveries across the UK, starting in London's Canary Wharf this October.

  2. [BUSINESS] 3 sources
    Deliveroo to launch autonomous delivery robots in the UK

    Deliveroo will deploy autonomous Coco-made delivery robots in five UK locations, including London and Leeds, to complement its human courier network.

Sources

bmmagazine.co.uk · internewscast.com · prtimes.jp · roboticsandautomationnews.com · westbridgfordwire.com