The kar-go is a Research robot developed 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
Buyer decision signals
Viability
Kar-go Road-BOT launched
Price
Published figures are build cost or program budget, not a purchase price
Specifications
Category: Research- Launch year
- 2016
- Price
- Research platform
- Status
- active
Published figures are build cost or program budget, not a purchase price
Company profile
- Founded
- 2016
Detailed specifications
What it is built for2
- Sub Category
- personal mobility vehicle
- Industries Served
- logistics,transportation,personal mobility
Who runs it· deployment evidence
No deployment evidence on file
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Add a deployment →Company milestones
- 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
More videos
Academy of Robotics | Kar go Command Hub
The Detail in What We Do - Academy of Robotics' Kar-go
William Sachiti - Kar-go TV Interview on LondonLive
Athena Artificial Intelligence - Kar-go | Help-er Bots | AI Operating System AthenaAI
Kar-go Road-BOT - UK's Self Drive vehicle User Interface Demo
Video Announcement - Introducing Kar-go Road-BOT, William Sachiti 2025
Mind BLOWING: Space-Bus Autonomous Self Driving Vehicle Command Station Kar-go
Is Kar-go self-driving autonomous delivery vehicle safe?
William Sachiti Launches Kar-go Autonomous Delivery London LIVE PART 1
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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