Amazon has acquired Rivr, a startup that develops stair-climbing delivery robots. The acquisition highlights Amazon's continued focus on automating last-mile delivery and improving doorstep logistics. This follows previous investments in the company by Amazon and Jeff Bezos.
Background
Last-mile delivery automation is a key focus area for e-commerce and logistics companies seeking to reduce costs and improve efficiency. Robotics startups have emerged to address challenges like multi-floor deliveries in urban environments.
- Source
- TechCrunch
- Published
- Mar 20, 2026 at 07:28 AM
- Score
- 5.0 / 10