A new UK robotics company is emerging as a leader in sustainable, last-mile automation, as Teesside-based startup NippyBot is ready to deploy its autonomous delivery robots across the region and beyond.
Engineered locally, NippyBot is a compact, fully-electric robot built for last-mile logistics; delivering food, parcels and essential goods safely through pedestrian environments. Using a combination of depth sensors, AI autonomy and intelligent mapping, the robot navigates both private and mixed-use spaces such as university campuses, business parks, healthcare facilities and residential estates.
Proprietary IP Backed by Panasonic Patents
NippyBot differentiates itself through exclusive intellectual property. The company has been awarded full ownership of two Panasonic-originated patents in autonomous robot calibration, enabling faster deployment, increased precision and reduced setup time.
This IP is considered a breakthrough in the commercialisation of delivery robots that will accelerate integration into new cities, buildings and service routes worldwide.
Regional recognition and government engagement
NippyBot and its founder, Samson Adewole, were named Tech Startup of the Year at the Black Business and Tech Awards (Tees Valley), recognising the project as a high-growth innovation with significant economic potential for the UK.
The company has also met with the Mayor of Middlesbrough to discuss partnerships and explore how autonomous delivery systems can support local services, sustainability goals and smart-city initiatives.
Built to solve real-world problems sustainably
Short car journeys make up a large portion of urban emissions and traffic. NippyBot provides a low-cost, user-friendly alternative for repeat, short-distance logistics tasks such as:
- food & grocery deliveries
- parcel distribution
- healthcare and hospital logistic support
- internal movement of equipment and supplies in industries
- hotel room service deliveries
- events or park deliveries
The robot’s storage system supports payloads up to 100kg, making it suited for both outdoor footpaths and indoor operations in controlled facilities.
A platform ready to scale globally
NippyBot is currently mapping walkways and testing routes across Teesside ahead of its first public pilot launch. The platform is engineered for rapid deployment in any geography, provided that suitable pathways and operational approvals are in place.
As commercial trials expand, the company is preparing for national and international rollout — focusing first on university campuses, healthcare, estates and logistics-intensive environments.
Samson notes that NippyBot represents more than local innovation:
“We’re building technology in Teesside that can help solve global last-mile delivery challenges; from busy UK cities to dense African urban hubs. Our goal is to have a worldwide impact.”
Mission
NippyBot aims to reduce carbon emissions, support smart-city initiatives and transform delivery operations in communities across the globe.
