Walmart partners with self-driving company Nuro to test autonomous grocery deliveries to select customers in Houston, Texas

Briefing

Walmart partners with self-driving company Nuro to test autonomous grocery deliveries to select customers in Houston, Texas

December 12, 2019

Briefing
  • Grocery Deliveries – Walmart and Nuro are collaborating to deliver groceries to select customers in Houston, Texas using self-driving vehicles
  • Autonomous Vehicles – Service will utilize R2, custom-built vehicle carrying products only with no driver or passengers, as well as self-driving Toyota Priuses
  • Partnership Benefits – Include improved operations, plus affordable and accessible delivery options to customers and Houston community
  • Supported Products – Include fresh produce, meat, seafood and bakery items, along with pantry staples, consumables and select general merchandise
  • Availability – Customers can benefit from service by opting in to program, with plans to expand to general public by late 2020

Accelerator
Artificial Intelligence, Online Commerce, Transportation and Mobility

Market Disruption
Next-Generation Logistics

Business Model and Practices

Business Model
and Practices
Evolved Distribution Channels

Sector
Information Technology, Transportation and Logistics, Wholesale and Retail Trade

Function
Customer Experience and Service, Research and Development, Sales and Distribution Channels

Organization
Nuro Inc., Walmart Stores Inc.

Source

Original Publication Date
December 11, 2019

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