Swiss-Mile / RIVR wheeled-legged robot

Swiss-Mile, now RIVR (Switzerland) · 2023

Swiss-Mile, now RIVR (Switzerland) Swiss-Mile / RIVR wheeled-legged robot (1)
Not soldDeployed in delivery pilots. Not offered to the public.
Not for sale (research)Wheel-leggedDeliveryETH spin-off
Not soldShipping: N/A. Not for sale. Operated by the company in delivery pilots.
RIVR ↗

Overview

An ETH Zurich spin-off built on the wheeled-ANYmal research line, able to drive on wheels and stand up to walk on two legs. It raised funding from investors including Bezos Expeditions in 2024 and later rebranded as RIVR, focusing on autonomous doorstep delivery. Operates in pilots only.

Specifications

CategoryQuadrupeds · Research & legacy platforms
Released2023
AvailabilityNot for sale (research)
ProgrammabilityNo programmability
Best forProfessionals & labs
Vision sensorsLidar, Camera
ActuatorsBrushless / direct-drive motors
AudioUnknown
Compute typeProprietary / undisclosed
ComputeNot published
WeightNot published
SpeedNot published
DOF16 (12 leg + 4 wheel, est.)
SensorsLidar, cameras
SDKNone public

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