Grab brings robotics in-house to manage delivery costs

Grab has acquired Infermove to develop in-house robotics capabilities aimed at automating last-mile deliveries amid rising labor costs and tighter margins. Unlike off-the-shelf solutions, Infermoves technology leverages real-world movement data from non-motorized vehicles and dense urban environments, enabling robots to navigate complex cityscapes more effectively by learning from actual pedestrian and rider behaviors. This strategic move allows Grab to tailor its delivery automation systems to its specific operational constraints, improving efficiency and scalability in Southeast Asias challenging urban settings. By internalizing the development process, Grab aims to address the limitations of simulation-based training,