🐕 Robot Dog• commercial• medium
Swiss-Mile
by RIVR
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
Full Specifications
Physical Design
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
Locomotion & Gait
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
Actuation System
Actuator Typebrushless DC
TransmissionDirect-drive hub motors for wheels; planetary gearboxes for legs
Compliancecompliant
Payload & Manipulation
Max Payload30 kg
Manipulator Armno
Arm DetailsFront wheels can act as "hands" for simple interactions like pushing doors
Sensing & Perception
LiDARyes
Depth Camerasyes
IMUIndustrial-grade 6-axis IMU
GPSyes
Obstacle DetectionLiDAR, cameras, 360° awareness
Tactile SensorsFoot-end (wheel) force and torque feedback sensors
Autonomy & Navigation
Autonomous Navyes
SLAM3D SLAM with digital-twin synchronization
Remote Controlyes, wireless
Teleoperationremote support via WiFi/cellular
Control & Software
Communication5G, 4G/LTE, Wi-Fi 6, Ethernet, USB 3.0
ROS SupportYes (ROS 2 based internal architecture)
SDK/APIRIVR Physical AI SDK (C++, Python)
SimulationNVIDIA Isaac Sim, Gazebo, MuJoCo
Control ModesRolling, Walking, Climbing, Standing, Autonomous, Tele-op
Onboard ComputeNVIDIA Jetson Orin / High-performance Industrial PC
Power & Battery
Battery Capacity1500 Wh Wh
Runtime360 minutes (6 hours) in mixed wheeled-legged use min
Charging Time150 minutes (Fast charging) min
Power Sourcebattery
Reliability & Safety
IP RatingIP66 (All-weather: rain, snow, and dust resistant)
Operating Temp-20 to 50 °C
CertificationsCE, UL compliant components
Emergency StopPhysical button, remote software command, and collision-stop sensors
Applications
Use Caseslast-mile delivery, parcel delivery, logistics
Industrieslogistics, delivery, energy
Notable DeploymentsZurich food delivery, Evri UK parcels
Commercial
PriceUSD 200,000 (Full-stack industrial solution / Delivery service model)
Order Lead Time16–24 weeks (Specialist logistics deployment)
Warranty2 Years (Comprehensive service and maintenance package)
Support24/7 Managed Service (Physical AI-as-a-Service)
CountriesSwitzerland, United Kingdom
Other Notable Features
Hybrid wheeled-legged mobility, cloud-based AI, lights and flag for visibility, rapid recharge for 30km+ range
Image Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions
1. 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.
2. 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.
3. 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.
4. 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.
5. 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.
6. 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.
7. 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.
8. 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.
9. 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.
10. 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.