Amazon Acquires Stair-Climbing Robot Startup Rivr
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Amazon Acquires Rivr: A Leap Towards Stair-Climbing Delivery Robots
Amazon has purchased Rivr, a Swiss startup specializing in stair-climbing delivery robots. The deal underscores Amazons commitment to advanced doorstep delivery technology. Rivrs CEO, Marko Bjelonic, expressed excitement about accelerating their work on practical robotics and AI for everyday use. The acquisition follows a successful pilot program in Austin and a seed round investment by Amazons innovation fund and Bezos Expeditions. This move could pave the way for more robot deliveries, as Amazon integrates Rivrs stair-navigating tech into its logistics.
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