Coco Robotics and Deliveroo have announced an exclusive partnership to deploy robot deliveries across the UK. The rollout begins in London's Canary Wharf this October before expanding to Milton Keynes, Leeds, Stockton on Tees and Nottingham in the coming months. This marks Coco's UK debut as part of its broader European expansion. The partnership will create new skilled jobs in operations, maintenance and logistics across each region, supported by new depot and charging facilities. Coco's fully electric robots operate at walking pace and travel along sidewalks, offering zero-emission deliveries. The service will initially be available from selected restaurants including Patty&Bun and Signorelli in Canary Wharf. Coco has completed more than 500,000 deliveries across the US and Europe since its founding in 2020, partnering with platforms including Deliveroo, DoorDash and Wolt.

Deliveroo set to bring robot deliveries to UK towns and cities. * 5 October 2026 * 0 * Natalie Middleton Deliveroo is launching its first-ever fleet of autonomous delivery robots in the UK, bringing hot restaurant takeaways and supermarket grocery orders straight to customers' doors. Rolled out via an exclusive partnership with Coco Robotics, the robots will take to the pavements first in London's Canary Wharf before launching in Milton Keynes, Leeds, Stockton-on-Tees and Nottingham in the coming weeks and months. While the majority of orders will continue to be fulfilled by Deliveroo's rider network, Coco's fully electric robots are suited to short distances and navigating urban environments, offering additional flexibility to local businesses on Deliveroo's platform to fulfil more orders. In Canary Wharf, consumers will initially be able to order from the likes of Patty&Bun, independent family-run brands such as bakery Signorelli along with cafe and restaurant Beam. The service area will then expand to include a wider pool of merchants at a later stage, including Ole & Steen, Royal China and Din Tai Fung. In Milton Keynes, consumers will be able to order from Smoke and Pepper and 5 Akhis, amongst others, when the service debuts. The multi-city rollout marks Coco's entry into the UK, extending the company's broader expansion across Europe. The launch will be backed by local investment in UK operational infrastructure, creating new skilled jobs in operations, maintenance and logistics across each region, supported by new depot and charging facilities. The initiative has won backing from UK local authorities, welcoming both the technology and the new jobs created by the expansion. Coco is already in talks with additional councils across London and the UK to clear the path for wider deployment. The launch marks Deliveroo's first use of self-driving vehicles in the UK, a major milestone for its automation strategy. The move is part of the company's plan to build a multi-modal 'last-mile' network, combining robots with traditional couriers to expand options for both merchants and customers. Built to travel safely and navigate busy urban environments, Coco's robots operate at walking pace, moving safely through busy city streets while carrying orders directly to customers. Each delivery is zero-emission and reduces urban congestion. Through its partnership with BlindSquare, Coco will also share real-time data on pavement hazards identified by its robots, so that the company can update its app to help alert blind and partially sighted pedestrians to obstacles ahead. Miki Kuusi, CEO at Deliveroo and head of DoorDash International, said: "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." Zach Rash, CEO and co-founder of Coco Robotics, added: "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." Coco already operates across the globe with platforms such as DoorDash and Wolt, serving cities including Los Angeles, Chicago, Washington DC, Miami and Helsinki. Deliveroo, Wolt and DoorDash are also exploring different forms of autonomous vehicles across multiple geographies. The companies have established partnerships with multiple leading aerial drone and ground-based robot operators, and DoorDash has developed its own in-house autonomous delivery robot, Dot, which is operating in Phoenix, Arizona.

Deliveroo and Coco Robotics announce exclusive partnership to scale robot deliveries across the UK - 05.10.26. * The partnership marks Coco Robotics' UK debut and Deliveroo's first use of autonomous delivery vehicles in the UK, as Coco accelerates expansion across Europe * The rollout is due to begin in London's Canary Wharf before expanding to several other towns and cities in the coming months * The partnership follows the successful collaboration between Coco, DoorDash and Wolt in other geographies Deliveroo and Coco Robotics, one of the largest pavement delivery fleets across the U.S. and Europe, are set to bring robot deliveries to towns and cities across the UK through a new strategic partnership. In the new exclusive partnership, the two companies are launching in multiple locations, beginning with a 12-month trial at Canary Wharf in London this October, before launching in Milton Keynes, Leeds, Stockton on Tees and Nottingham in the coming weeks and months. The launches have been welcomed by local authorities across the UK in a positive sign of support for the innovative new service and job creation the partnership will bring. Coco is also in discussions with other councils across both London and the UK. Consumers will initially be able to order from the likes of Patty&Bun, independent family-run brands like bakery Signorelli and cafe and restaurant Beam, in Wood Wharf, Canary Wharf, before the service area expands to include a wider pool of merchants at a later stage, including Ole & Steen, Royal China and Din Tai Fung. In Milton Keynes, consumers will be able to order from Smoke and Pepper and 5 Akhis, amongst others when the service rolls out. The multi-city rollout marks Coco's entry into the UK, extending the company's broader expansion across Europe. The launch will be backed by local investment in UK operational infrastructure, creating new skilled jobs in operations, maintenance and logistics across each region, supported by new depot and charging facilities. The partnership represents a significant milestone in Deliveroo's autonomous delivery journey, marking its first use of autonomous delivery vehicles in the UK. The move reflects the company's strategy to develop a multi-modal last-mile delivery approach by scaling new delivery methods for consumers and merchants. While the majority of orders will continue to be fulfilled by Deliveroo's extensive rider network, Coco's fully electric robots are suited to short-distances and navigating urban environments, offering additional flexibility to local businesses on Deliveroo's platform to fulfil more orders. Built to travel safely and navigate busy urban environments, Coco's robots operate at walking pace, moving safely through busy city streets while carrying orders directly to customers. Each delivery is zero-emission and reduces urban congestion. Through its partnership with BlindSquare, Coco will also share real-time data on pavement hazards identified by its robots, so that the company can update its app to help alert blind and partially sighted pedestrians to obstacles ahead. Miki Kuusi, CEO at Deliveroo and Head of DoorDash International: "London is where Deliveroo was born, so it feels fitting that Canary Wharf Group is launching its first UK autonomous delivery service with Coco Robotics here before expanding its exclusive partnership to more towns and cities nationwide, building on its partnership in other geographies. "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." 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. 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." Ilkka Pirttimaa, Founder, BlindSquare: "This isn't theoretical anymore. We're seeing first hand how Coco's real-time pavement 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 pavement, they help make it more accessible for everyone." Mayor of the East Midlands, Claire Ward, said: "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 CWG: "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." Alex Milward, HMTC for North America and HM Consul General New York: "The UK is one of the best places in the world to start, scale and invest in innovative technology businesses. Coco Robotics' decision to launch in the UK, alongside Deliveroo, demonstrates confidence in our world-leading tech ecosystem and our commitment to supporting cutting-edge innovation. This investment will help bring new technologies to our towns and cities, create skilled jobs, and strengthen the UK's position as a global hub for emerging industries." DoorDash and Wolt partner with Coco across multiple cities across the globe, including Los Angeles, San Jose, Chicago, Miami, Washington D.C. and Helsinki. Deliveroo, Wolt and DoorDash are also exploring different forms of autonomous vehicles across multiple geographies, and DoorDash continues to invest in autonomous delivery solutions. The companies have established partnerships with multiple leading aerial drone and ground-based robot operators, and DoorDash has developed its own in-house autonomous delivery robot, Dot, which is operating in Phoenix, Arizona. Notes to Editors