Analysis

July 24, 2019

Robot parcel deliveries are coming — but very slowly

Kar-go, developed by UK startup The Academy of Robotics, is aiming to be Europe’s first roadworthy autonomous delivery vehicle, and could reduce the cost of “last-mile” deliveries by 90%.


Maija Palmer

4 min read

It looks like a cross between a frog and a Formula One race car — and it may be delivering parcels to shoppers autonomously in Surrey, on the outskirts of London, by the end of this year.

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Kar-go has bee manufactured by Pilgrim Motorsports
Karg-go has been manufactured by Pilgrim Motorsports, makers of replica classic cars
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Kar-go was launched at Goodwood
Kar-go was launched at Goodwood
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