Nuro, boot of American robotics, obtained the official seal of approval of the California Department of Motor Vehicles to be able to start the delivery service by delivery with unmanned robotic vehicles.
After a 2020 with driverless tests, the company will put vehicles into circulation Prius modified that will be completely autonomous without driver’s seats. He will later do so with a fleet of vehicles R2.
The company said driverless deliveries would have one “Great impact” in Californians, both during and after the pandemic. They will help people who cannot drive and will help simplify the lives of large and busy families.
For now, the units will focus on the delivery of fast food, staple foods and medicines.
Deliveries will be made in two communities near the company’s headquarters.
“The issuance of the first deployment permit is an important milestone in the evolution of autonomous vehicles in California. We will continue to take into account the security of the automotive public as this technology develops, ”Steve Gordon, director of the DMV, said in a statement.
By 2022, the company wants to continue to expand its coverage in the country. However, the company has ambitions beyond local grocery delivery. Nuro announced last week that it was acquiring Ike, 1 boot of autonomous trucks, for an undisclosed sum.
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