kar-go
Built by Academy of Robotics · United Kingdom· Launched 2016
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Overview
kar-go is a research robot manufactured by Academy of Robotics, first introduced in 2016. Artificial Intelligence and Robotics Company
Flagship features
- The Road-BOT evolved from the Delivery-BOT concept after 7 years of refinement
- Designed and built entirely in the United Kingdom at Norfolk HQ
- Part of NVIDIA Inception Program
- Street-legal status achieved; parent company can issue VIM numbers for production
- Pre-order available now; production begins in 2025
- Key option: logo reimagined as a wearable statement piece
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Specifications
From the makerCheckedEstimated- 2016
- Research platform
- Active
Published figures are build cost or program budget, not a purchase price
Detailed specifications
What it is built for2
- personal mobility vehicle
- logistics,transportation,personal mobility
Sensing & perception1
- Yes
Who uses it
No named customer yet
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Add a customer →Company milestones(estimated)
- 2025LaunchKar-go Road-BOT launched
- 2020FundingPre-series A fundraising announced
- 2020PartnershipEurovia UK partnership for road-maintenance trial
- 2017MilestoneFounded at Aberystwyth University
- 2017FundingFirst crowdfunding round
- 2017AwardInvEnterPrize seed award
- 2016LaunchKar-go introduced as an autonomous delivery pod
Academy of Robotics in the news
the maker1 event · last 12 months
- Sep 17UK's Academy of Robotics closes £100,000 seed round in under six hours
Academy of Robotics in the news
the maker1 event · last 12 months
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Frequently asked questions
- Who makes the kar-go?
- The kar-go is developed by Academy of Robotics, based in United Kingdom.
- What type of robot is the kar-go?
- The kar-go is a Research robot made by Academy of Robotics.
- How much does the kar-go cost?
- Pricing for the kar-go is not publicly listed. Contact Academy of Robotics for a quote.
- When was the kar-go launched?
- The kar-go was launched in 2016.
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