Amazon has acquired Rivr, a startup focused on autonomous robotics. Rivr is based in Zurich and was valued at $110 million in a funding round from August 2024, which both Amazon and its CEO's Bezos ...

The company expects to test ways it can use Rivr's robots to help with "doorstep delivery" and to "improve safety outcomes" for delivery drivers.

Amazon has acquired autonomous robotics startup Rivr, an Amazon spokesperson confirmed, a deal that could help the commerce and logistics giant deliver packages to shoppers’ doors more efficiently.

Rivr was valued at $110 million during a funding round in August 2024, which saw participation from both Amazon and Bezos Expeditions, the venture ...