Just Eat launches robo-dog delivery trial in Milton Keynes
Delivery robots designed to climb stairs are being tested in real city environments.
Just Eat UK is trialling the four-legged RIVR robots with 9 independent restaurants across Milton Keynes and Bristol.
It follows a similar pilot in Switzerland, where nearly 1,000 autonomous deliveries were completed, while delivery drones are being tested in Ireland.
Milton Keynes is already home to another robot delivery service, which has been operated by Starship Technologies since 2018.
The RIVR robots use AI to assist them scale "challenging urban obstacles" and uneven terrain, including stairs.
In Milton Keynes, food outlet 12th Street Burgers & Shakes is taking part in the trial.
Marko Bjelonic, chief executive of RIVR, said the partnership was an "important step in scaling autonomous delivery across European cities".
"The launch in Milton Keynes reflects a shared focus on practical, automated delivery that integrates seamlessly into existing operations," he said.