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Evri robotic delivery technology trials

Overview

Evri has initiated several trials in the United Kingdom to test advanced robotics for last-mile delivery efficiency.

In mid-September, the company launched a one-week trial in Bristol featuring a robotic neighbourhood parcel hub. Developed with Collective Robotics, this automated facility uses AI to identify, sort, and store parcels, allowing couriers to unload multiple items in a single stop to save time and fuel.

By late September, Evri expanded its testing to include Europe’s first trial of a two-legged autonomous delivery robot, named Iris, in Barnsley. Partnering with Japan-based Refined Robotics, this 4ft tall machine is designed to navigate complex outdoor environments, including stairs and uneven surfaces, to support human couriers and improve delivery flexibility.

Entities

Evri · IRIS · Marcus Huter · Collective Robotics · Paintworks

Timeline

  1. 3 days ago

    [TECHNOLOGY] 2 sources
    Evri trials two-legged autonomous delivery robot in Barnsley

    Evri and Refined Robotics have begun a European-first trial of a two-legged autonomous delivery robot in Barnsley, UK, to test its ability to navigate stairs and uneven terrain.

  2. 18 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    Evri trials robotic neighbourhood parcel hub in Bristol

    Evri is trialing a robotic neighbourhood parcel hub in Bristol in partnership with Collective Robotics to automate last-mile delivery and improve customer flexibility through AI-driven sorting.

Sources

gbnews.com · motortransport.co.uk · nationaltechnology.co.uk · parcelandpostaltechnologyinternational.com