Deliveroo has begun rolling out food delivery robots in five UK cities, marking the company’s first major trial of autonomous ground vehicles for last‑mile logistics.
The robots are AI‑navigated units supplied by US robotics firm Coco and have received clearance from the relevant local councils; Deliveroo says it will continue to employ human riders alongside the machines. The initiative follows similar pilots in other European markets.
While the rollout is intended to boost delivery efficiency, local advocacy groups have warned that the robots could pose pavement safety risks, particularly for elderly and disabled pedestrians.
