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Zurich-based robotics startup Rivr is partnering with Veho to pilot a new delivery robot in Austin, Texas. The initiative aims to tackle the ‘last-100-yards’ problem in parcel delivery, where Rivr’s stair-climbing, four-wheeled robots will transport packages from vans to customers’ doorsteps. This partnership represents a significant step in autonomous delivery, allowing Rivr to gather crucial data for developing a general physical AI framework. Meanwhile, Veho, which operates in 50 U.S. markets, sees this as an opportunity to enhance delivery efficiency, especially in dense urban areas. The pilot will begin in Northwest Austin, with plans for expansion and scaling up to 100 bots by next year.