Draft:Jiajun Zhu

FedEx and Nuro Team Up to Advance Last-Mile Logistics with Autonomous Vehicles

Retrieved on: 
Tuesday, June 15, 2021
Trucking, Air, Technology, Logistics, Supply chain management, Transport, Software, Other Transport, Robotics, Express mail, FedEx, Transport, Nuro, Technology, Articles, FDX, Self-driving car, Draft:Jiajun Zhu, FedEx, Nuro, FEDEX, NURO

FedEx Corp. (NYSE: FDX) and Nuro announce a multi-year, multi-phase agreement to test Nuros next-generation autonomous delivery vehicle within FedEx operations.

Key Points: 
  • FedEx Corp. (NYSE: FDX) and Nuro announce a multi-year, multi-phase agreement to test Nuros next-generation autonomous delivery vehicle within FedEx operations.
  • This pilot marks Nuros expansion into parcel logistics and allows FedEx the opportunity to explore various use cases for on-road autonomous vehicle logistics, including multi-stop and appointment-based deliveries.
  • The Nuro pilot is the latest addition to the FedEx portfolio of autonomous same-day and specialty delivery devices.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20210615005425/en/
    FedEx and Nuro announce a multi-year, multi-phase agreement to test Nuros next-generation autonomous delivery vehicle within FedEx operations.

Chipotle Invests In Leading Autonomous Delivery Company, Nuro

Retrieved on: 
Thursday, March 25, 2021
Robotics, Self-driving cars, Automation, Emerging technologies, Articles, Nuro, Technology, Control engineering, Draft:Jiajun Zhu, Chipotle Mexican Grill, Robot, Vehicular automation

Nuro uses robotics in their fleet of on-road, occupantless and autonomous vehicles to deliver everyday consumer goods.

Key Points: 
  • Nuro uses robotics in their fleet of on-road, occupantless and autonomous vehicles to deliver everyday consumer goods.
  • "Nuro and Chipotle share the same commitment to improving everyday life through innovative products, whether it's through responsibly sourced food or autonomous delivery vehicles," said Dave Ferguson, Nuro Co-founder and President.
  • "With financial and strategic support from world-class companies like Chipotle, we can continue to advance our industry-leading autonomous technology, grow our team and expand our delivery service."
  • Nuro is the leader in autonomous delivery using robotics to improve everyday life.

Nuro Receives the First Ever Autonomous Vehicle Deployment Permit from California DMV to Launch Self-Driving Delivery Service in the State

Retrieved on: 
Wednesday, December 23, 2020
Cars, Emerging technologies, Motor vehicles, Robotics, Self-driving cars, Technology, Electric vehicles, Nuro, Automation, California Department of Motor Vehicles, Toyota Prius, Draft:Jiajun Zhu

MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif., Dec. 23, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today, Nuro received the first ever Autonomous Vehicle Deployment Permit from the State of California, enabling the company to launch the first commercial autonomous vehicle service in the state.

Key Points: 
  • MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif., Dec. 23, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today, Nuro received the first ever Autonomous Vehicle Deployment Permit from the State of California, enabling the company to launch the first commercial autonomous vehicle service in the state.
  • Since founding Nuro over four years ago, weve been working towards the day we could launch a delivery service in our home state.
  • Nuro has operated R2 on public roads in California under the testing permit issued by the CA DMV earlier this year.
  • As with all past deployments, Nuro will begin its California delivery service with autonomous Priuses and later introduce R2, its autonomous delivery vehicle.

Nuro Announces $500 Million Financing Round

Retrieved on: 
Monday, November 9, 2020
Retailing, Retailers, Emerging technologies, Companies, Nuro, Robotics, Kroger, Domino's Pizza, SoftBank Group, Walmart, Draft:Jiajun Zhu

The round also includes existing investors such as SoftBank Vision Fund 1 and Greylock.

Key Points: 
  • The round also includes existing investors such as SoftBank Vision Fund 1 and Greylock.
  • Nuro built its second generation vehicle , R2, to autonomously deliver a wide range of goods prepared food, groceries, medicine, and retail products safely and securely.
  • This fundraising round comes on the heels of multiple significant advancements since Nuro last raised $940M in February 2019 for its Series B.
  • Nuro is actively making public AV deliveries in the Houston community today, and has partnerships with leading brands such as CVS, Walmart, Domino's, and Kroger.

Domino's Carside Delivery™: It's Carryout, Delivered

Retrieved on: 
Monday, June 29, 2020
Restaurants, Restaurant chains, Food and drink, Emerging technologies, Domino's Pizza, Nuro, Pizza delivery, Domino's Pizza Enterprises, Draft:Jiajun Zhu

"Domino's Carside Delivery gives customers the option to stay in their vehicle while a team member delivers their order to them, making for a convenient, contactless carryout experience.

Key Points: 
  • "Domino's Carside Delivery gives customers the option to stay in their vehicle while a team member delivers their order to them, making for a convenient, contactless carryout experience.
  • When customers place a prepaid digital carryout order, they'll see the option for Domino's Carside Delivery.
  • Domino's Carside Delivery is currently available from 4-9 p.m. in stores across the nation.
  • In June 2019, through an announced partnership with Nuro, Domino's furthered its exploration and testing of autonomous pizza delivery.

Nuro to Securely Deliver CVS Pharmacy Prescriptions with Autonomous Vehicles

Retrieved on: 
Thursday, May 28, 2020
Woonsocket, Rhode Island, Retailers, Health, Articles, Emerging technologies, CVS Health, CVS Pharmacy, Nuro, Medical prescription, CVS, Pharmacy, Draft:Jiajun Zhu

Nuro will use its fleet of autonomous vehicles to deliver prescriptions and essentials to CVS Pharmacy customers.

Key Points: 
  • Nuro will use its fleet of autonomous vehicles to deliver prescriptions and essentials to CVS Pharmacy customers.
  • We are seeing an increased demand for prescription delivery, said Ryan Rumbarger, Senior Vice President of Store Operations, CVS Health.
  • Customers in the pilot area who are placing prescription orders via CVS.com or the CVS Pharmacy app can choose the autonomous delivery option, and add other non-prescription items to their order.
  • The company develops and operates a fleet of self-driving vehicles that deliver local goods of all kinds, from dinner to dry cleaning.

Nuro brings autonomous delivery service to Walmart customers

Retrieved on: 
Tuesday, December 10, 2019
Retailers, Retailing, Trade, Bentonville, Arkansas, Walmart, Nuro, Staples Inc., Grocery store, Online grocer, Draft:Jiajun Zhu

The pilot program will offer a new, affordable and accessible delivery option to a select group of Walmart customers in Houston through Nuros autonomous vehicles.

Key Points: 
  • The pilot program will offer a new, affordable and accessible delivery option to a select group of Walmart customers in Houston through Nuros autonomous vehicles.
  • We are excited to work with Nuro and continue to learn as we are incorporating self-driving technology in our delivery options, learning more about our customers needs, and evolving Walmarts future delivery offerings.
  • In the coming months, the autonomous delivery service will be available to Houston customers who have opted into the program.
  • Walmart grocery delivery service brings customers the convenience of shopping when and where they want for quality, fresh produce, meat, seafood and bakery items, along with pantry staples, consumables and select general merchandise.