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Swiss-Mile

OOB Verified Review & Specs

by RIVR

Switzerland

Released: 2024

💰 USD 200,000 (Full-stack industrial solution / Delivery service model)

Swiss-Mile by RIVR is an autonomous wheeled-legged robot dog designed for last-mile delivery and complex urban navigation. It combines four legs each ending in powered motorized wheels, enabling high-speed rolling on flat surfaces and adaptive legged locomotion for obstacles like stairs, curbs, and gates. Key capabilities include carrying payloads over 30kg, speeds up to 15 km/h, stair-climbing, 360° situational awareness via fused sensors, and AI-driven autonomous navigation with human remote support. Targeted at logistics and delivery markets, it handles sidewalks, bike lanes, road crossings, tight spaces, and the final 100 yards to doorsteps, optimizing routes while avoiding pedestrians, pets, vehicles, and obstacles. Weatherproof design supports real-world deployments, generating data for continuous AI improvement through reinforcement learning.

6.2 m/s (22.32 km/h) in wheeled mode; 1.2 m/s in legged mode m/s
Max Speed
16 (12 for legs + 4 for powered wheels)
Total DOF
360 minutes (6 hours) in mixed wheeled-legged use min
Runtime
30 kg
Max Payload
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What Can Swiss-Mile Do?

Core operational tasks and activities demonstrated or performed by Swiss-Mile.

Autonomous task execution
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Carrying and transport
High→
Collaborative work
High→
Material handling
High→
Move objects
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Navigation
High→
Obstacle traversal
High→
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Real-World Applications of Swiss-Mile

Industries, working environments, and deployment suitability for Swiss-Mile.

Logistics
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Material handling
High→
Research and development
High→
Warehousing
High→
Workplace material transport
High→
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Swiss-Mile Capabilities

Inherent physical, perceptual, and cognitive abilities built into Swiss-Mile.

Adaptation
High→
Autonomous task execution
High→
Balance and stability
High→
Learning
High→
Navigation
High→
Obstacle avoidance
High→
Perception
High→
Running
High→
Spatial awareness
High→
Task planning
High→
Terrain traversal
High→
Walking
High→

Review Videos

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Full Specifications

Body Length950 mm mm
Standing Height685 mm (Quadruped mode); up to 1200 mm (Bipedal/humanoid stance) mm
Body Width570 mm mm
Weight51 kg (Standard); up to 60 kg with cargo modules kg
Number of Legs4
Total DOF16 (12 for legs + 4 for powered wheels)
DOF Per Leg3 (Hip, Thigh, Knee) + 1 (Wheel Rotation)
MaterialsCarbon fiber, high-strength aluminum, and impact-resistant composites
Supported Gaitstrot, walk, roll, stair-climbing
Max Speed6.2 m/s (22.32 km/h) in wheeled mode; 1.2 m/s in legged mode m/s
Max Climb Angle30°
Vertical Leap0.4 m (based on curb-clearing maneuvers) m
Max Step Height25 cm (Continuous stairs) to 30 cm (Single curbs) cm
Terrain Capabilitiesstairs, curbs, sidewalks, bike lanes, road crossings, gravel, grass, tight spaces, gates

Other Notable Features

Hybrid wheeled-legged mobility, cloud-based AI, lights and flag for visibility, rapid recharge for 30km+ range

Frequently Asked Questions

Get answers to common questions about this robot

Q1. What is the robot dog Swiss-Mile by RIVR?

Swiss-Mile is a wheeled-legged quadruped robot developed by RIVR Technologies AG for autonomous delivery tasks. According to RIVR, it addresses last-mile logistics challenges by combining rolling and legged mobility to reach doorsteps.

Q2. What are the main capabilities and key features of Swiss-Mile?

Swiss-Mile features hybrid wheeled-legged locomotion for navigating urban terrain, obstacle handling like stairs and curbs, and payload transport. RIVR states it uses AI for situational awareness, route optimization, and safe interaction with environments and people.

Q3. Who is Swiss-Mile built for, and which industries benefit from it?

Swiss-Mile targets logistics and delivery companies for last-mile operations. According to RIVR, industries like parcel services and food delivery benefit from its ability to handle final-yard access in urban and suburban settings.

Q4. Is Swiss-Mile a commercial product or a research prototype?

Swiss-Mile is a commercial autonomous robot deployed for real-world delivery. RIVR positions it as a production system integrating hardware and AI software for scalable logistics applications.

Q5. Is Swiss-Mile currently available for purchase?

Swiss-Mile is available through partnerships for deployment in delivery fleets. RIVR has announced collaborations, such as with Evri, indicating operational use rather than direct retail sales.

Q6. How does Swiss-Mile perform in real-world environments and rough terrain?

Swiss-Mile navigates sidewalks, road crossings, stairs, and tight spaces in urban areas. According to RIVR, it adapts between rolling on flat ground and legged mode for obstacles, with remote support for reliability.

Q7. When was Swiss-Mile announced or officially launched?

RIVR announced Swiss-Mile around 2025, with deployments starting in locations like Zurich and the UK. The company has shared videos and partnerships indicating active rollout by that period.

Q8. How does Swiss-Mile compare to other quadruped robot dogs?

Unlike purely legged quadrupeds, Swiss-Mile uses wheels on each leg for faster flat-ground travel and efficient obstacle climbing. RIVR claims this hybrid design suits delivery over long distances compared to walking-only models.

Q9. Does Swiss-Mile support third-party software development or SDKs?

Swiss-Mile integrates with logistics APIs and cloud-based AI. According to RIVR, its system allows workflow management and remote control, though specific SDK details are not publicly detailed.

Q10. What is the future roadmap or planned upgrades for Swiss-Mile?

RIVR has announced plans to scale deployments, improve AI through real-world data, and expand to over one million units via partnerships. The company aims to refine reliability and cost efficiency.