Coco Robotics and Deliveroo launch UK sidewalk robot deliveries
Coco Robotics and Deliveroo announced an exclusive strategic partnership on October 5, 2026, to scale sidewalk robot deliveries across the UK. This marks Coco’s entry into the country and Deliveroo’s first use of autonomous delivery vehicles there. The rollout begins in London’s Canary Wharf, with plans to expand to Milton Keynes, Leeds, Stockton on Tees, and Nottingham in the coming weeks and…
Key points
- Coco Robotics and Deliveroo launched exclusive UK sidewalk robot deliveries starting in Canary Wharf.
- Service will expand to Milton Keynes, Leeds, Stockton on Tees, and Nottingham in coming weeks.
- Robots use edge AI for navigation and share hazard data with BlindSquare accessibility app.
Initial merchants in Canary Wharf include Patty&Bun, Signorelli, and Beam, with a wider pool including Ole & Steen and Din Tai Fung to follow. Deliveroo stated that most orders will still be handled by its rider network, while Coco’s fully electric robots will handle short-distance urban deliveries. The companies aim to create skilled jobs in operations and maintenance, supported by new depot and charging facilities.
Coco’s robots use onboard sensors and AI-driven navigation to process real-time environmental data at the edge, without relying on cloud connectivity. They operate at walking pace and yield to pedestrians. Additionally, Coco shares real-time sidewalk hazard data with BlindSquare, an accessibility app, to alert blind and partially sighted pedestrians to obstacles. This partnership extends an existing collaboration between Coco, DoorDash, and Wolt in the U.S. and other regions.
Coco Robots Begin UK Deliveroo Service at London Canary Wharf
Unite.AI · 5 October 2026
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