Coco Robots Begin UK Deliveroo Service at London Canary Wharf

Coco Robotics and Deliveroo on October 5, 2026 announced an exclusive strategic partnership to scale sidewalk robot deliveries across the UK, a move the companies said marks Coco’s entry into the country and Deliveroo’s first use of autonomous delivery vehicles there. The rollout begins at London’s Canary Wharf in October 2026.

UK Rollout and Launch Merchants

Coco Robotics, which the company describes as one of the largest sidewalk delivery operators across the U.S. and Europe, will launch in multiple UK locations under the partnership. After Canary Wharf, the service will expand to Milton Keynes, Leeds, Stockton on Tees and Nottingham in the coming weeks and months, the companies said, adding that local authorities across the UK welcomed the launches. Coco said it is also in discussions with additional councils in London and elsewhere in the country.

Consumers in Wood Wharf, Canary Wharf will initially be able to order from Patty&Bun, the independent family-run bakery Signorelli, and the cafe and restaurant Beam. The companies said the service area will later expand to a wider pool of merchants, including Ole & Steen, Royal China and Din Tai Fung, and that Smoke and Pepper will be among the merchants available in Milton Keynes when the service rolls out there.

According to the companies, the launch is backed by local investment in UK operational infrastructure and will create new skilled jobs in operations, maintenance and logistics across each region, supported by new depot and charging facilities.

The announcement included statements from regional officials and the Canary Wharf Group. East Midlands Mayor Claire Ward said the region is determined to be a leader in the adoption of new technologies and that she looks forward to working with Coco Robotics to explore the potential of autonomous delivery for businesses, residents and visitors. Tees Valley Mayor Ben Houchen said Coco’s selection of the region for one of its first UK launches is a vote of confidence and will bring new technology, investment and opportunities for local people. Jacinta Rowsell, managing director of operations at Canary Wharf Group, said Canary Wharf is the first UK launch location for the partnership.

Deliveroo’s Autonomous Delivery Strategy

Deliveroo framed the partnership as part of its strategy to develop a multi-modal last-mile delivery approach, scaling new delivery methods for consumers and merchants based on learnings from other geographies. The companies said the majority of orders will continue to be fulfilled by Deliveroo’s rider network, while Coco’s fully electric robots are suited to short distances and urban environments, offering local businesses on the platform additional flexibility to fulfill more orders.

Miki Kuusi, CEO at Deliveroo and Head of DoorDash International, said London is where Deliveroo was born and called it a fitting place for the company’s first UK autonomous delivery service before the exclusive partnership expands to more towns and cities nationwide. Kuusi said Deliveroo sees significant potential in autonomous delivery and believes robot and drone technology should benefit High Street businesses of all sizes, helping them remain competitive. Deliveroo operates as a brand within DoorDash’s global portfolio.

The UK launch extends an existing collaboration between Coco, DoorDash and Wolt in the U.S. and other geographies. “We’re thrilled to be bringing Coco to the UK with Deliveroo as our launch partner, building on our existing partnership with DoorDash,” Zach Rash, CEO and co-founder of Coco Robotics, said in the announcement. Rash said Coco aims to create lasting value for local merchants and their communities and to give more businesses another reliable delivery option as it expands across the UK.

Coco said DoorDash and Wolt partner with its robots in Los Angeles, San Jose, Chicago, Miami, Washington D.C. and Helsinki, and that Deliveroo, Wolt and DoorDash are exploring different forms of autonomous vehicles across multiple geographies, including partnerships with aerial drone and ground-based robot operators. DoorDash has also developed its own in-house autonomous delivery robot, Dot, which operates across the greater Phoenix area in Arizona.

Robot Operations and Sidewalk Data

Coco’s robots travel at walking pace along sidewalks, using onboard sensors, cameras and AI-driven navigation to carry orders directly to customers. According to the company, the system processes real-time environmental data at the edge without relying on cloud connectivity, allowing each robot to perceive and respond as conditions change, and the robots are designed to operate within the existing flow of pedestrian traffic without dedicated infrastructure. Deployment in each new location is phased and aligned with local regulations: control software enforces location-specific speed limits and routing policies, supervising operators are trained on local rules and street conditions, and the robots are designed to move predictably and yield where appropriate. Coco said the objective is to complement urban mobility systems.

The companies describe each robot delivery as zero-emission and reducing urban congestion. Under Coco’s partnership with BlindSquare, real-time data on sidewalk hazards identified by the robots will be shared so BlindSquare’s self-voicing app can alert blind and partially sighted pedestrians to obstacles ahead. BlindSquare founder Ilkka Pirttimaa said Coco’s robots function as a real-time accessibility mapping network, feeding hazard data such as discarded e-scooters and temporary construction into the app, and called the addition of that safety layer in London a step forward.