--- title: "Amazon acquires startup Rivr to test robots for \"doorstep delivery.\"" type: "News" locale: "zh-CN" url: "https://longbridge.com/zh-CN/news/279855102.md" description: "Amazon has acquired the Swiss robotics company Rivr, focusing on the development of \"last-mile delivery\" technology. The terms of the deal were not disclosed, and Amazon confirmed the acquisition when notifying third-party delivery contractors. Amazon stated that this technology will enhance delivery safety and customer experience, especially in last-mile delivery. Rivr's wheeled quadruped robots will be tested for integration into the delivery business. Amazon has also invested in Rivr through its $1 billion Industrial Innovation Fund" datetime: "2026-03-19T22:35:36.000Z" locales: - [zh-CN](https://longbridge.com/zh-CN/news/279855102.md) - [en](https://longbridge.com/en/news/279855102.md) - [zh-HK](https://longbridge.com/zh-HK/news/279855102.md) --- > 支持的语言: [English](https://longbridge.com/en/news/279855102.md) | [繁體中文](https://longbridge.com/zh-HK/news/279855102.md) # Amazon acquires startup Rivr to test robots for "doorstep delivery." Amazon confirmed on Thursday that it has acquired the Swiss robotics company Rivr, which focuses on developing "doorstep delivery" equipment, with the terms of the deal undisclosed. Amazon quietly completed the acquisition earlier this week but did not publicly announce it, instead revealing the transaction in a notice sent to third-party delivery contractors. "We want to inform everyone that we recently acquired Rivr, a company focused on technology that assists with doorstep delivery," Amazon wrote in the notice. "We believe this technology, which works in collaboration with delivery personnel, has the potential to further enhance delivery safety and the overall customer experience, especially in the final stages of the delivery process." An Amazon spokesperson stated in a statement that this acquisition "reflects our ongoing commitment to investing in research and development" and aims to enhance the safety of delivery employees. Amazon relies on a network of thousands of third-party contractors to exclusively deliver packages, with these contractors responsible for the so-called "last mile" delivery, which involves bringing packages from Amazon warehouses to customers' doorsteps. For over a decade, Amazon has invested heavily in automating various aspects of warehouse operations. In 2012, after acquiring warehouse robot manufacturer Kiva Systems for $775 million, Amazon established a dedicated robotics division. Last October, Amazon stated that it had deployed over 1 million robots within its operational network. In the notice to delivery service partners, Amazon mentioned that Rivr's technology includes wheeled quadruped robots, and the company will use this to research and test how the device can be integrated into the delivery business, including "assisting delivery personnel in bringing packages from delivery vehicles to customers' doorsteps." "We are still in the early stages of exploration, and as the project progresses, we will work with you and your teams to conduct field tests, collect real-world data, and incorporate your feedback to plan for the future scaling of this technology." Amazon had previously invested in Rivr through its $1 billion Industrial Innovation Fund established in 2022, which aims to support advancements in warehousing and logistics technology. The venture capital firm Bezos Expeditions, founded by Amazon's founder and executive chairman Jeff Bezos, also participated in Rivr's $22 million seed round financing last March. Rivr was formerly known as Swiss-Mile. 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