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Nuro R3

Built by Nuro · United States

Updated Jul 2026·methodology
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The Nuro R3 is a Autonomous Vehicle developed by Nuro (United States), launched 2016.

RoboScore

30.9/ 100

Weak evidence

No confirmed deployment on record — this score reflects the rest of the record, not verified adoption.

5 of 9 signals present

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Weighted factors

average of the 5 scored · blanks don't count

Commercial maturity20%25/100
Deployment footprint20%unknown
Proven track record12%unknown
Spec completeness12%50/100
Company financial health12%89/100
Company maturity8%50/100
Manufacturer portfolio6%26/100
Media mentions (trailing 12 months)6%unknown
Independent recognition4%unknown

Not in the Autonomous Vehicle standing. The standings cover robots first sold from 2020 onward, and this one launched in 2016. Its Robo Score above is unaffected — the score is the evidence, the standing is only who it is listed against.

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Overview

fully autonomous delivery vehicle, 2 cargo bays, FDA-approved pharmacy delivery

At a glance

  • Built for last mile delivery
  • Used across food delivery, parcel/package delivery and grocery/retail delivery
  • Navigates using LiDAR SLAM and vision
  • Programmed through python and ROS
  • Compatible with ROS
  • Sold in United States

Buyer decision signals

Viability

est. 2016

Foretellix and Nuro partnership announced

Price

Research platform

Published figures are build cost or program budget, not a purchase price

Specifications

Category: Autonomous Vehicle
Payload
226.8 kg
Speed
19.91 m/s
Battery
100 h
Launch year
2016
Price
Research platform

Published figures are build cost or program budget, not a purchase price

Status
active
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Company profile

Founded
2016

Detailed specifications

What it is built for1
Industries Served
food delivery,parcel/package delivery,grocery/retail delivery,last-mile logistics
Movement & precision2
Max Speed M S
19.91
Navigation Type
Level 4 autonomous driving on city streets/mixed traffic
Controls & integration2
Software Platform
Nuro Driver
Programming Interface
code python,code ros
Buying & support1
Countries Available
United States

Who runs it· deployment evidence

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Company milestones

  • Jan 2024PartnershipForetellix and Nuro partnership announced
  • 2025PartnershipNuro, Lucid, and Uber announce large autonomous vehicle deployment plan
  • 2024DeploymentR3 licensed for public-road operation in California and Texas
  • 2024MilestoneR3 expected to begin deliveries in 2024
  • 2024MilestoneR3 shown as autonomous snack-bar demo at Nvidia GTC
  • 2023MilestoneNuro Driver goes driverless in 3 cities
  • PartnershipForetellix and Nuro partnership to accelerate safe deployment
  • PartnershipNuro announces licensing model for automakers and mobility providers

Frequently asked questions

Who makes the Nuro R3?
The Nuro R3 is developed by Nuro, based in United States.
What type of robot is the Nuro R3?
The Nuro R3 is a Autonomous Vehicle made by Nuro.
How much does the Nuro R3 cost?
Pricing for the Nuro R3 is not publicly listed — contact Nuro for a quote.
When was the Nuro R3 launched?
The Nuro R3 was launched in 2016.

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