RIVR
[PRIVATE]Service & Cobot Robotics · HQ: Zurich, Switzerland · Est. 2023 · 1 model registered · 2 deployments
As of Sep 2026, DEPLOY verifies RIVR: 1 model, 2 deployments across 2 regions. 2 sources back the record.
Ownership
PRIVATE
Capital / Funding
Undisclosed
Headquarters
Zurich, Switzerland
IP / Patents
Undisclosed
Platform Models
1
Audited Incidents
0
Overview
Swiss robotics startup developing four-legged delivery robots on wheels (Rivr Two) for doorstep/last-mile delivery. Acquired by Amazon in March 2026 to research and test robot integration into delivery operations. Testing in extreme weather (snow, ice, stairs, steep hills) in Pittsburgh to prepare for real-world deployments.
Clean safety record across 2 verified deployments. Limited public funding data for capital position assessment.
- QUADRUPED
Key Facts
Claims & Reality Assessment
Audited Corporate Claims Ledger
- [OPEN]CapabilityClaimed: Jul 24, 2026
Safety & Regulatory Posture
No incidents on record for RIVR.
Leadership & Founders
Current Program Leadership & Executives
Co-Founder, Co-Founder & CEO
Co-Founder, Co-Founder & CTO Software
Co-Founder, Co-Founder & CTO Hardware
Co-Founder, Co-Founder & COO
Founding Team
cofounder
cofounder
cofounder
cofounder
Partnerships & Commercial Deployments
Key Recurring Partners
Recent Verified Partnerships
- Amazon acquires Rivr stair-climbing delivery robotMar 19, 2026
MOST RECENT · Amazon acquires Rivr stair-climbing delivery robot · 2026-03-19 · with Amazon · OPERATING
Operator Customers & Fleet Integrators
Platform Models
Deployments
Sectors & Applications
FAQ
What is RIVR?
Swiss robotics startup developing four-legged delivery robots on wheels (Rivr Two) for doorstep/last-mile delivery. Acquired by Amazon in March 2026 to research and test robot integration into delivery operations. Testing in extreme weather (snow, ice, stairs, steep hills) in Pittsburgh to prepare for real-world deployments.
What does RIVR make?
RIVR has 1 robot model on the DEPLOY registry: RIVR Wheeled-Legged Robot (RIVR builds physical robots).
Is RIVR publicly traded?
RIVR is not independently listed on public markets; it is part of Amazon (March 2026 on the DEPLOY registry.
Who competes with RIVR?
On the DEPLOY registry, peer companies to RIVR building in the same form factors include Unitree Robotics, DLR Institute of Robotics and Mechatronics, Boston Dynamics, DEEP Robotics.
Who is the CEO of RIVR?
Marko Bjelonic is the ceo of RIVR, per the DEPLOY registry.
How can I invest in RIVR?
RIVR has no separately traded stock; it is owned by Amazon (March 2026 (the parent is the entity that trades, where it is public).
Where is RIVR headquartered?
RIVR is headquartered in Zurich, Switzerland.
Who owns RIVR?
RIVR is owned by Amazon (March 2026, per the DEPLOY registry.
Where does RIVR operate robots?
RIVR operates 2 verified deployments, including at Switzerland, Europe, United States (multiple hotel chains).
How many robots has RIVR deployed?
DEPLOY has 2 verified RIVR deployments on record at sites including Switzerland, Europe, United States (multiple hotel chains). That is a count of distinct field deployments each backed by sourced evidence, not a manufacturer's claimed unit total; it updates as new sites are verified.
Is RIVR a top robotics company?
On DEPLOY's intelligence score, which blends verified deployments, funding, hiring, media, safety, and IP signals, RIVR ranks in roughly the top 50% of companies tracked by the registry.
When was RIVR founded?
RIVR was founded in 2023.
Is RIVR safe?
RIVR has no incidents on record in the DEPLOY registry. This does not constitute a safety guarantee; it reflects the incidents DEPLOY has tracked and verified to date.