Evri is trialling new delivery robots in Barnsley, using machines with a wheeled base and suspension designed like “legs” to negotiate obstacles during deliveries. The robots are intended to move over difficult terrain and take deliveries up stairs.
TechRadar and The Mirror report that the tests form part of Evri’s wider rollout of the next generation of courier technology, with the Barnsley area acting as an initial location for live trials. Both outlets describe the system as combining advanced mobility features—such as stair-handling capability—with a design meant to support everyday delivery routes. The reporting focuses on the practical aspects of where the robots can travel rather than providing detailed performance results or timelines.
While both sources agree on the purpose and basic design of the robots, they differ slightly in emphasis: TechRadar frames the trial around whether customers would accept robot delivery, whereas The Mirror highlights the futuristic appearance and the technology’s ability to manage stairs and challenging ground. Neither outlet, based on the supplied text, specifies how long the trial will run or what outcomes Evri expects.
