Nuro, start up robotics company, obtained the official seal of approval from California Department of Motor Vehicles to start the delivery service by delivery with unmanned robotic vehicles.
After a 2020 with driverless tests, the company will put the vehicles into circulation Prius modified which will be completely autonomous without driver’s seats. Subsequently, it will do so with a fleet of vehicles R2.
The company said the driverless deliveries will have a “high impact” in Californians, both during and after the pandemic. They will help people who cannot lead and simplify the lives of large and busy families.
For now, the units will focus on delivery fast food, staple food and medicines.
Deliveries will be made in two communities near the company’s headquarters.
“The issuance of the first driver’s license is an important step in the evolution of autonomous vehicles in California. We will continue to consider Security of the automotive public as this technology develops, “DMV director Steve Gordon said in a statement.
By 2022, the company wants to further expand its coverage in the country. However, the company has ambitions beyond local food delivery. Nuro announced last week that it is buying Ike A start up of autonomous trucks, for an undisclosed amount.
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