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Telegraph
15 minutes ago
- Telegraph
Evri try out first robot delivery dogs
He will never bite the postman, chew the corner of letters or leave an unwelcome 'package' on the driveway. Meet Milo, the robotic AI delivery dog who will be assisting Evri, the parcel company, in trials in Yorkshire over the next fortnight. The four-legged assistant has been programmed to hop in and out of the van and deliver packages, lightening the load for couriers. Marcus Hunter, the firm's chief technology officer, said: 'Couriers always have been and always will be the heart of our business. 'In this next stage of innovation, we are thrilled to introduce Milo the robotic delivery dog, and we're excited to see the trial get under way and see what we learn. 'This is a game-changer for last-mile delivery, and we can't wait for customers to see our couriers and their new robotic sidekicks in action.' Robot can navigate safely Milo has been trained using real world data and is also equipped with cameras and laser mapping systems so he can navigate safely around pedestrians, cyclists or wheelie bins. By the time the robots are put into use, they have already encountered millions of scenarios in simulations so they can adapt to real-world situations quickly. Parcels are placed inside the box on Milo's back, and the robot then trots alongside the courier, who removes the delivery once they reach their destination. Milo can also bend down and tip out the parcel. The first trials are taking place in Morley, Leeds. If successful, more of the robots could be brought into use to support deliveries. The robot has been developed by RIVR, a Swiss AI firm. Marko Bjelonic, the chief executive, said: 'This deployment marks a major milestone – not just for RIVR and Evri, but for the future of last-mile delivery in the UK. 'By bringing autonomous doorstep delivery robots into live operations, we're demonstrating how technology can ease the burden on couriers, enhance delivery efficiency, and raise the bar for customer experience.' RIVR is also developing a robot dog with an arm that could eventually work completely autonomously. The company says its ultimate goal is a 'world where robots can navigate sidewalks, open doors, hand off packages and communicate with people as fluidly as human couriers'. It added that the robots would reduce the need for repetitive short-distance walking, which could alleviate driver fatigue and speed up efficiency. Currently, delivery drivers can spend most of their time navigating between nearby drop-offs, but the robots could allow multiple deliveries to be made quickly. Wait function to help disabled customers Evri will also be trialling a miniature AI wheeled truck in Barnsley in September for three months, with residents having the option of signing up for robotic deliveries. The company said the robot would have the added benefit of being able to wait up to 10 minutes for householders to answer the door, which could be particularly useful for customers with disabilities. The robots can also be deployed 24 hours a day, allowing for night-time deliveries for consumers on different schedules, or more on-demand services with designated time slots for consumers. Cllr Robin Franklin, Barnsley council's cabinet spokesman for regeneration and culture, said: 'We're incredibly proud to be hosting the trial run for this programme in Barnsley. This is an amazing piece of innovation that could revolutionise home deliveries and we wish Evri the best of luck with the trial.' Evri is Britain's largest dedicated parcel delivery company, dealing with more than 800 million packages each year.
BBC News
17 minutes ago
- BBC News
Bayston Hill's 114-homes plan deferred by councillors
A decision on a housing scheme that sparked protests and saw nearly 500 objections lodged has been Homes wants to build 114 homes on land west of Lyth Hill Road in Bayston developer was also seeking outline permission for four serviced self-build plots when its plans were put forward at a Shropshire Council following discussions by members it was decided the plan should not be rejected, but deferred so officers can open discussions with Redrow. A Redrow said the firm was also proposing to build 28 affordable homes as part of the scheme, which equates to nearly a quarter of the total amount – more than was officially said it was also willing to pay £1.6m towards infrastructure a total of 485 objections were lodged, with issues highlighted including the local GP surgery, dental practice and primary school each being either full or over capacity.A number of objectors stood outside the Guildhall in Shrewsbury prior to the council's planning meeting to protest against the proposals did receive the backing of 20 members of the public though, who said the development could help meet local housing needs, provide larger family homes and support economic had also been no objections from technical consultees. This news was gathered by the Local Democracy Reporting Service, which covers councils and other public service organisations. Follow BBC Shropshire on BBC Sounds, Facebook, X and Instagram.
The Independent
44 minutes ago
- The Independent
EuroMillions winning numbers for record-breaking prize revealed
The winning numbers for tonight's £210 million EuroMillions jackpot have been revealed. The National Lottery EuroMillions winning numbers are 24, 31, 34, 41 and 43. The lucky numbers are 06 and 08 . A single EuroMillions player could become the UK 's record-making National Lottery winner if the prize is claimed. The EuroMillions jackpot is capped once it has reached 250 million Euros – an estimated £210 million. If there are no winners on Tuesday, it will now stay at 250 million Euros for a further four draws until it must be won in the fifth draw. In the 'Must Be Won' draw, if no ticket matches all five main numbers and two Lucky Stars, the jackpot prize will roll down into the prize tier where there is at least one winner – likely to be five main numbers and one Lucky Star. A single UK winner would instantly become the nation's largest-ever National Lottery winner. They would knock into second place the anonymous winner of a £195 million prize in 2022. It follows an Irish family syndicate claiming a EuroMillions jackpot worth 250 million euros (£216 million) on June 17. The jackpot had reached the maximum amount on 6 June after rolling over several times. Andy Carter, senior winners' advisor at Allwyn, said: 'Tuesday's jackpot has the ability to transform not just the winner's life, but the life of the friends and family around them. 'So, make sure you get a ticket to be in with a chance of banking Britain's biggest ever win.' Here are the 10 biggest UK lottery wins to date – all from EuroMillions draws: Anonymous, £213,000,000, 18 June 2025 Anonymous, £195,707,000, 19 July 2022 Joe and Jess Thwaite, £184,262,899.10, 10 May 2022 Anonymous, £177,033,699.20, 26 November 2024 Anonymous, £171,815,297.80, 23 September 2022 Anonymous, £170,221,000, 8 October 2019 Colin and Chris Weir, £161,653,000, 12 July 2011 Adrian and Gillian Bayford, £148,656,000, 10 August 2012 Anonymous, £123,458,008, 11 June 2019 Anonymous, £122,550,350, April 2021
