Would YOU want your parcels delivered by this robot?
A two-legged robot is being trialled delivering parcels to homes in northern England in what courier company Evri says is the first trial of its kind in Europe.
The robot, named Iris, is being tested on pavements, stairs and uneven ground, as well as getting in and out of delivery vans.
Developed by Refined Robotics, Iris can carry parcels weighing up to 15 kilograms and travel at speeds of up to 6 km/h. It can operate autonomously or be monitored remotely.
Evri says the robot is designed to support couriers rather than replace them, handling part of the final leg of deliveries as demand for home delivery grows.
The robot was operated remotely during the trial, with a person accompanying it at all times.
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