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.

Rivr Technologies AG, a Swiss developer of delivery robots. CNBC reported on Thursday that the deal closed earlier this week.

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.

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Amazon acquires robotics startup to test machines for ‘doorstep delivery’ - This week, Amazon acquired RIVR, a Swiss company ...

Amazon has reportedly acquired Rivr, a robotics startup focused on small, street-ready delivery machines, in a move that signals the ...