Nuro officially launched in January 2018 and showcased its first product, an electric self-driving local commerce delivery vehicle. Known as the R1, it weighs 1,500 pounds (680 kg) and is just over 6 feet (1.8 m) tall, about half the width of a sedan .

Jan 30, 2018 · It navigates using the usual suite of self-driving sensors—cameras, radars, and a spinning lidar unit perched up top. It’s fully electric and has two cargo compartments that can be...

Jan 30, 2018 · The electric-powered, fully autonomous R1 prototype, which Nuro has been testing at a private facility, is roughly half the width and length of a large SUV.

Apr 17, 2023 · Deployed in 2018 to 2019, R1 was utilized for testing and deliveries in Scottsdale, Arizona, and could operate at a maximum speed of 25 miles per hour. The white vehicle, built off a golf cart platform, has short- and long-range sensors and numerous safety features.

Apr 9, 2025 · The companies said Tuesday, Dec. 18, 2018, that Nuro’s unmanned vehicle, the R1, will be added to a fleet of autonomous Prius vehicles that have run self-driving grocery delivery service in ...

Apr 17, 2021 · The R1 was an electric self-driving delivery vehicle weighing around 1500 pounds, standing a smidge over 6 feet tall and measuring half the width of a normal car. Internally, it had space for around 12 grocery bags.

Dec 18, 2018 · Today, Nuro launched the first-ever unmanned delivery service for the general public. People in Scottsdale, Arizona can now have their groceries delivered by the R1, a self-driving, unmanned...

Dec 18, 2018 · With todays launch, the fleet is expanding to include Nuros custom unmanned vehicle known as the R1. The R1 travels on public roads and has no driver, no passengers and only transports goods. Nuro has been developing the R1 since 2016, and announced its partnership with Kroger, Americas largest supermarket retailer, in June.

Nov 15, 2018 · Starting today, R1 will be on Scottsdale streets for its final testing phase. It will be supervised to ensure all road user’s safety. We’ll share info soon about when it starts delivering...

A startup specializing on driverless technology has unveiled the Nuro R1, a food delivery van that could one day keep delivery boys off the payroll entirely. Nuro is ready to put its cars on the road in partnership with retail chain Kroger to deliver groceries around Scottsdale, Arizona.