Grocery company Kroger working with self-driving firm Nuro to test autonomous grocery deliveries

Briefing

Grocery company Kroger working with self-driving firm Nuro to test autonomous grocery deliveries

July 12, 2018

Briefing

  • Autonomous Grocery Deliveries – Grocery retailer Kroger partnering with self-driving company Nuro to test grocery delivery service using driverless vehicles in U.S.
  • Self-Driving Vehicle – Autonomous delivery car, called R1, is electrically powered, has size of large sport utility vehicle (SUV), can carry 20 grocery bags, and with load that can be opened through code sent to mobile app
  • Technology Test – Plans to test technology in areas where Kroger will build automated warehouses, in partnership with online grocer Ocado, and areas without autonomous warehouses
  • Availability – Customers can place same-day delivery orders using Kroger's ClickList system and Nuro's app starting in fall 2018

Accelerator

Market Disruption

Business Model and Practices

Business Model
and Practices

Sector

Transportation and Logistics, Wholesale and Retail Trade

Organization

Nuro Inc., The Kroger Co.

Source

Original Publication Date

June 28, 2018

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