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New Indian Express
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- New Indian Express
Nomad but right at home in Delhi!
'NOMAD' is a five-member K-pop group under NOMAD Entertainment that debuted on February 28, 2024, with their EP Nomad. The group's name—short for Need Our Microphone And Dances—also reflects their identity as artists who feel at home on any stage. Known for their genre-blending style rooted in K-pop, R&B, and hip hop, NOMAD is led by producer-rapper DOY, alongside members Sangha, ONE, RIVR, and Junho. Their debut featured global collaborators such as Jayrah Gibson and Cha Cha Malone, and their tracks No Pressure and California Love received critical acclaim. With a rapidly growing fanbase named BASE and recent performances in Seoul and Tokyo, NOMAD is gaining attention for their polished sound, global outlook, and hands-on artistry. Nomad spoke to TMS ahead of the grand finale of KCCI's All India K-Pop Contest 2025, in Delhi on July 19. When it comes to K-pop nowadays, one is spoilt for choice, how does NOMAD stand out in songs and performances? Please also introduce us to the different personalities in the group. DOY: NOMAD is a group that pursues a free and unrestricted path, unbound by conventional moulds. Showing what we genuinely like and expressing our own unique taste honestly — that's the biggest difference and strength of our team. I serve as the leader and producer of the team. When I first planned this project, I personally searched for members from across the country and brought them in one by one. Like completing a puzzle, once we became five members, I felt certain — 'Now we can begin.' That's how NOMAD's journey began. SANGHA: I play the role of bringing positive and bright energy to the team. I try to keep the atmosphere cheerful so that the members can enjoy our work. ONE: If 'passion' were a person, it would be me. With a spirit of challenge and a fiery heart, I'm responsible for being the core energy of the team. RIVR: All of our members have distinct vocal colours, and I believe my tone brings harmony among them. My voice is one of the key charm points that completes NOMAD's unique sound. JUNHO: As the youngest member of the team, I bring energy to the others when they're feeling tired. I also think my playful and cheerful nature, fitting for the youngest, helps lift the team's overall vibe! SANGHA (adds): Junho really catches the fans' attention with his looks! ONE: To explain a bit more about personalities — DOY has a big difference between when he's working and when he's not. When he's working, he's strict and solid, which is why we trust him and follow his lead well. RIVR: But when it's not about work… we often playfully tease DOY with jokes. (laughs) JUNHO: SANGHA always mediates the team well with his bright and positive energy. ONE has this lovable, over-the-top passion — like a 'passion fool' — and when he jokes around with us younger members like me and RIVR, the chemistry is really great. SANGHA: RIVR is calm but has a very distinct world of his own. He has this irresistible charm — once you fall for it, it's hard to get out. DOY: Our JUNHO is full of maknae (youngest member) charm. He's the most playful and has quite a few clumsy moments, but when he's on stage, he shows a surprising side — cool, skilled, and impressive. Who among Indian bands and performers do you follow and why? DOY: Hanumankind. I think I first came across him through the Big Dawgs music video, and it was honestly shocking — in a good way. Since we love hip-hop, the music itself was incredibly cool, but what really drew me in was how each scene in the video felt so fresh and creative. That's what made me a fan. What are the NOMAD specials or new numbers the Delhi audience can look forward to? What are the things are you going to try out in Delhi? SANGHA: We have made some special changes to one of our performances. We've prepared it with a lot of effort so we can enjoy the moment more closely with our local fans — please look forward to it! ONE: Since we've come to India, I really want to experience things that can only be found here. In particular, I want to see the famous Taj Mahal with my own eyes. There's something truly special about seeing a place in real life that you've only seen in photos. JUNHO: When you think of India, you can't skip the food! I love trying different cuisines, so I really want to taste authentic curry in its homeland. I'm also super excited for dishes like tandoori chicken — authentic Indian cuisine! (laughs) Through your music, what kind of message does NOMAD hope to convey to the public and your fans? Is there a particular message or vibe you value most on stage? RIVR: We want to share the experiences we've had in life so far, the values we've gained, and the positive thoughts we've developed along the way. DOY: The musical aspect is definitely the biggest, but beyond just music, we want to convey positive energy and messages through everything we're able to document and express. There are so many fields in this world, but if we can deliver even a small positive message through what we do, we hope it might contribute — even just a little — to making the world a better place. Who among senior K-pop bands inspire you and anyone else from world music. RIVR: I've been heavily influenced by BIGBANG. It's not just their music — they were involved in everything: performance, style, concepts, producing. They paved the way for the kind of path we want to follow, so there's so much we can learn from them, and we hope to grow in that same direction. DOY: Among international artists, I really like A$AP Rocky and Travis Scott. Beyond their musicality, what I admire is how they built their own labels and teams — even as solo artists, they formed communities. I've been influenced by both of them since I was young, and they continue to inspire me even now.
Yahoo
29-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Veho and RIVR pilot robotic e-commerce delivery in US
Parcel delivery service provider Veho, in collaboration with Swiss robotics firm RIVR, has initiated a trial involving AI-driven robots for e-commerce deliveries. The trial, which began in the city of Austin, Texas, may extend to more cities in the second half of 2025 based on the outcomes of this initial phase. RIVR's robots are equipped with general physical AI, enabling them to complete the final stretch of delivery from the delivery vehicle to the doorstep. They can navigate complex terrains including stairs and uneven paths, setting them apart from other delivery bots that only reach the kerb, or drones that face challenges in crowded urban settings. RIVR CEO Marko Bjelonic stated: 'With the exponential rise in e-commerce, the last mile has become the most critical — and complex — link in the logistics chain. Our partnership with Veho is a major milestone on the journey to scale urban robotics where it's needed most.' The robots will perform simultaneous deliveries alongside human drivers and their introduction is intended to augment drivers' capacity to deliver more packages at a quicker rate while reducing physical exertion, rather than replacing humans. Each robot can navigate directly to customers' doorsteps and place parcels as instructed. Customers will receive photo confirmation of each delivery through the Veho app. To ensure safety and high-quality delivery service during the trial, each robot will be accompanied by a RIVR employee. Veho and RIVR personnel will closely monitor the robots' performance in real-world delivery scenarios. Veho co-founder and CEO Itamar Zur stated: 'This partnership is an exciting next step in reinventing e-commerce delivery and enabling brands to turn shipping from a cost centre to a value driver. 'When it comes to delivery, customers care most about its reliability, speed and cost. This partnership will help us learn if a robot working with a human can help reduce delivery costs while improving on-time-delivery and speed, all while maintaining a great delivery and brand experience.' This partnership marks the entry of RIVR in the US market. Veho's network spans 50 metropolitan areas in the US, having recently expanded into New York City. The company operates more than 30 distribution centres nationwide and operates an app-based platform utilised by 84,000 independent driver-partners. "Veho and RIVR pilot robotic e-commerce delivery in US" was originally created and published by Retail Insight Network, a GlobalData owned brand. The information on this site has been included in good faith for general informational purposes only. It is not intended to amount to advice on which you should rely, and we give no representation, warranty or guarantee, whether express or implied as to its accuracy or completeness. You must obtain professional or specialist advice before taking, or refraining from, any action on the basis of the content on our site.
Yahoo
28-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Veho and RIVR pilot robotic e-commerce delivery in US
Parcel delivery service provider Veho, in collaboration with Swiss robotics firm RIVR, has initiated a trial involving AI-driven robots for e-commerce deliveries. The trial, which began in the city of Austin, Texas, may extend to more cities in the second half of 2025 based on the outcomes of this initial phase. RIVR's robots are equipped with general physical AI, enabling them to complete the final stretch of delivery from the delivery vehicle to the doorstep. They can navigate complex terrains including stairs and uneven paths, setting them apart from other delivery bots that only reach the kerb, or drones that face challenges in crowded urban settings. RIVR CEO Marko Bjelonic stated: 'With the exponential rise in e-commerce, the last mile has become the most critical — and complex — link in the logistics chain. Our partnership with Veho is a major milestone on the journey to scale urban robotics where it's needed most.' The robots will perform simultaneous deliveries alongside human drivers and their introduction is intended to augment drivers' capacity to deliver more packages at a quicker rate while reducing physical exertion, rather than replacing humans. Each robot can navigate directly to customers' doorsteps and place parcels as instructed. Customers will receive photo confirmation of each delivery through the Veho app. To ensure safety and high-quality delivery service during the trial, each robot will be accompanied by a RIVR employee. Veho and RIVR personnel will closely monitor the robots' performance in real-world delivery scenarios. Veho co-founder and CEO Itamar Zur stated: 'This partnership is an exciting next step in reinventing e-commerce delivery and enabling brands to turn shipping from a cost centre to a value driver. 'When it comes to delivery, customers care most about its reliability, speed and cost. This partnership will help us learn if a robot working with a human can help reduce delivery costs while improving on-time-delivery and speed, all while maintaining a great delivery and brand experience.' This partnership marks the entry of RIVR in the US market. Veho's network spans 50 metropolitan areas in the US, having recently expanded into New York City. The company operates more than 30 distribution centres nationwide and operates an app-based platform utilised by 84,000 independent driver-partners. "Veho and RIVR pilot robotic e-commerce delivery in US" was originally created and published by Retail Insight Network, a GlobalData owned brand. The information on this site has been included in good faith for general informational purposes only. It is not intended to amount to advice on which you should rely, and we give no representation, warranty or guarantee, whether express or implied as to its accuracy or completeness. You must obtain professional or specialist advice before taking, or refraining from, any action on the basis of the content on our site. Sign in to access your portfolio
Yahoo
27-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Veho and RIVR Partner to Improve E-Commerce Delivery Through AI-Powered Robots
The Tech Companies Will Start Deploying Robots This May in Austin, Texas AUSTIN, Texas, May 27, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Veho, the technology company that operates the fastest-growing alternative parcel delivery platform in the U.S., and RIVR, a physical AI and robotics leader, today announced an initiative to improve e-commerce delivery experience and efficiency through the use of parcel delivery robots. The deployment begins today in Austin, with plans to expand to additional markets later this year based upon learnings during the initial trial. The robots are not intended to replace human delivery drivers. Rather, they are intended to enable humans to deliver more parcels, faster, with less physical strain, all while maintaining the superior delivery experience for which Veho is known. The ability for humans to work with and manage robots performing deliveries may be particularly valuable in dense areas with many deliveries but limited parking. While a human driver completes one drop-off, the wheeled-legged robot will deliver another, navigating from the delivery vehicle all the way to the customer's doorstep, placing parcels according to customer's instructions, while leveraging the Veho app to send a photo of each successful delivery. See a video of the robot here. During the trial, a RIVR employee will accompany the robot to ensure safety and delivery quality, while Veho and RIVR team members monitor the robot to learn how it performs during real life deliveries. "Over nine years, Veho has proven that a delivery platform and technology built for e-commerce produces better delivery experiences and economics for consumers and brands. This partnership is an exciting next step in reinventing e-commerce delivery and enabling brands to turn shipping from a cost center to a value driver," said Veho co-founder and CEO Itamar Zur. "When it comes to delivery, customers care most about its reliability, speed and cost. Working with RIVR will help us learn if pairing a human with a robot can improve delivery reliability, speed and costs, all while maintaining a great delivery and brand experience." Veho's platform enables drivers to deliver millions of packages per month across 50 U.S. metropolitan areas, most recently launching in New York City. The technology powering Veho's network of over 30 distribution centers across the US and its app-based platform for 84,000 independent driver-partners was built entirely in-house, making Veho a partner of choice for a robotics and AI leader like RIVR. "With the exponential rise in e-commerce, the last mile has become the most critical—and complex—link in the logistics chain. At RIVR, our mission is to put one million delivery robots into the field, leveraging General Physical AI to scale urban robotics to where it's needed most," said Marko Bjelonic, CEO of RIVR. "Our partnership with Veho is a major milestone on that journey to bring our technology to the U.S. As a leading parcel delivery platform in the U.S., Veho offers the ideal environment for deploying at scale—helping us deliver not just faster and more cost-effective service, but a smarter, more human-centered model for robotics in logistics." RIVR has solved the last-100 yard challenge with the combination of its wheeled-legged design and physical AI, which enables the robot to navigate real-world obstacles like stairs, gates, and uneven terrain—all the way to the consumer's doorstep. Unlike sidewalk robots, which are limited to curbside, attended deliveries with low throughput, RIVR's robot operates in parallel with human drivers and at a speed that makes dense, multi-drop delivery commercially viable. And while drones offer reach in rural areas, RIVR is purpose-built for the complexity and scale of urban logistics—bringing automation to the final few meters of every delivery. About VehoVeho is a next-generation parcel delivery platform, turning shipping from a cost center into a value driver. By combining purpose-built technology, customer experience obsession, and a scalable delivery network, Veho enables brands to offer an Amazon-level delivery experience that improves their bottom line. The industry-leading results speak for themselves: 99% on-time delivery, 4.9/5 customer satisfaction score, 71% fewer delivery-related refunds, and a 41% increase in customer lifetime value. Now one of America's largest tech-enabled logistics platforms, Veho serves over 113 million Americans across 50 markets–and growing. Learn why leading brands like Sephora, Lululemon, Saks, and Macy's trust Veho to increase the return on their shipping spend at About RIVRRIVR is pioneering the future of last-mile delivery with its wheeled-leg robots powered by Physical AI, giving 1 human the power of 1,000 robots. RIVR enhances efficiency, sustainability, and scalability in last-mile and last-100-yard delivery—the catalyst for 1M+ robots that unlock a data flywheel for General Physical AI. Founded in 2024 by Physical AI experts from ETH Zürich, RIVR has been at the forefront of AI-driven robotics. Their innovations have gained global recognition, gaining significant media attention with more than 100M views. RIVR is backed by Jeff Bezos through Bezos Expeditions and HSG. Media Contacts:Veho: veho@ View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE Veho
Business Mayor
06-05-2025
- Automotive
- Business Mayor
From Switzerland, a Wheeled Dog-Like Robot for Carrying Cargo
Swiss Mile was a spin-off from ETH Zurich's Robotic Systems Lab, and they developed an agile four-legged/wheeled robot we've been watching since 2021. Now Swiss Mile has morphed into RIVR, a properly commercial company that has adapted their robot design for cargo transport. Their LEVA 'bot is designed specifically to carry a standard Euro-type cargo box. While the wheels allow it to travel quickly on flat surfaces, it can also navigate stairs. Because its wheels can rotate in any direction, the LEVA can pick up or deposit the boxes sideways or front-ways. RIVR reckons their legs + wheels arrangement will give them a competitive advantage: 'Although the use of robotics is widespread in logistics, few solutions offer the capability to efficiently transport payloads both in controlled and unstructured environments. Four-legged robots are ideal for navigating any environment a human can, yet few have the features to autonomously move payloads. 'This is where LEVA shines. By combining both wheels (a means of locomotion ideally suited for fast and precise motion on flat surfaces) and legs (which are perfect for traversing any terrain that humans can), LEVA strikes a balance that makes it highly versatile. Furthermore, LEVA has an integrated ability to autonomously move payload containers.' The thing I most like about the 'bot are its big, fat, easily-accessible, bright red 'off' buttons. The company plans to formally unveil the LEVA prototype on May 28th.
