COCO ROBOTICS AND DELIVEROO ANNOUNCE EXCLUSIVE PARTNERSHIP TO SCALE ROBOT DELIVERIES ACROSS THE UK
PR Newswire•05/10/2026•08:00 ET
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Key Highlights
- ➤Deliveroo and Coco Robotics announce exclusive UK robot-delivery partnership
- ➤Canary Wharf launch begins in October, followed by four additional UK cities
- ➤Partnership marks Deliveroo’s first use of autonomous delivery vehicles in the UK
- ➤Coco’s UK entry adds local infrastructure investment and skilled operations, maintenance, and logistics jobs
- ➤Coco robots have completed more than 500,000 zero-emission deliveries across the U.S. and Europe
Expert Statements
Zach Rash, CEO and co-founder of Coco Robotics
“We're thrilled to be bringing Coco to the UK with Deliveroo as our launch partner, building on our existing partnership with DoorDash. The interest here has been incredible, and we're committed to building something that creates lasting value for local merchants and the communities they serve. As we expand further across the UK, we look forward to giving more businesses another reliable delivery option and more communities access to the kind of infrastructure that makes delivery work better for everyone.”
Miki Kuusi, CEO at Deliveroo and Head of DoorDash International
“London is where Deliveroo was born, so it feels fitting that we're launching our first UK autonomous delivery service with Coco Robotics here before expanding our exclusive partnership to more towns and cities nationwide, building on our partnership in other geographies.”
Miki Kuusi, CEO at Deliveroo and Head of DoorDash International
“We see huge potential in autonomous delivery and we are looking forward to working with Coco to bring more flexibility to our delivery network, helping local restaurants and shops meet increasing consumer demand. We firmly believe that robot and drone technology should benefit High Street businesses of all sizes, helping them remain competitive and meet consumers in new ways.”
Ilkka Pirttimaa, Founder of BlindSquare
“This isn't theoretical anymore. We're seeing firsthand how Coco's real-time sidewalk data delivers tangible safety improvements for our users in every city where we operate together. Coco's robots are essentially a real-time accessibility mapping network, feeding hazard data, discarded e-scooters, temporary construction, straight into BlindSquare's self-voicing app, giving blind and partially sighted pedestrians the crucial seconds they need to navigate safely. London is historic, dynamic, and often challenging to navigate. Bringing this safety layer here is a major step forward, and it's what autonomous technology should look like in a city. Coco's robots don't just share the sidewalk, they help make it more accessible for everyone.”
Claire Ward, Mayor of the East Midlands
“The East Midlands is determined to be a leader in the adoption of new technologies, and Coco's UK launch is exactly the kind of opportunity that reflects our ambitions for the region. We look forward to working with Coco Robotics to explore the potential for autonomous delivery and the benefits it could bring to businesses, residents and visitors.”
Ben Houchen, Mayor of Tees Valley
“Teesside, Darlington and Hartlepool have built a reputation for turning innovation into reality, and Coco Robotics choosing our region as one of its first UK launches is another major vote of confidence in everything we're building here. This project will bring more cutting-edge tech, new investment and good-quality opportunities for local people — further proof that Teesside is one of the best places in the country to grow and invest in industries of the future.”
Jacinta Rowsell, Managing Director of Operations at Canary Wharf Group
“It's exciting to be the first UK launch for Coco and Deliveroo's autonomous delivery partnership. Canary Wharf is built on an ambitious vision, one which supports and encourages growth and innovation, and our partnership with Coco is a great example of this.”
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