Robots hit the streets as demand for food delivery grows in US
3 years, 1 month ago

Robots hit the streets as demand for food delivery grows in US

Deccan Chronicle  

Ann Arbor, Michigan: Robot food delivery is no longer the stuff of science fiction. “We saw demand for robot usage just go through the ceiling,” said Alastair Westgarth, the CEO of Starship Technologies, which recently completed its 2 millionth delivery. Kim prefers robots to third-party delivery companies like DoorDash, which charge significantly more and sometimes cancel orders if they didn’t have enough drivers. “There is no store in the country right now with enough delivery drivers,” said Dennis Maloney, senior vice president and chief digital officer at Domino’s Pizza. Before Starship’s robots arrived, Bowling Green didn’t offer delivery from campus dining spots.

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'New revolution' promises to end tedious tasks
3 months, 2 weeks ago

'New revolution' promises to end tedious tasks

China Daily  

Your next dish, package or takeout could arrive at your doorstep via a Chinese-made robot, as delivery robots have developed rapidly in the country and are now venturing into overseas markets. Li Tong, founder and CEO of Keenon, attributed the momentum of Chinese robotics companies abroad to opportunities amid COVID-19-related disruptions, when delivery robots greatly eased manpower shortages and reduced …

Robots are delivering food to customers in this US city
2 years ago

Robots are delivering food to customers in this US city

Hindustan Times  

If you are staying in Miami and have ordered food from UberEats, it might be delivered to your doorstep through a robot. Uber and robotics firm Cartken announced a partnership to deliver food via automated robots in Miami, Florida. At present, Cartken's artificial intelligence-powered sidewalk delivery robots are used for food and grocery delivery, campus meal delivery and curbside pickup …

Welcome to Dubai’s RoboCafe, run by robot chefs and waiters
3 years, 10 months ago

Welcome to Dubai’s RoboCafe, run by robot chefs and waiters

Live Mint  

Nothing says social distancing quite like Dubai's RoboCafe, where robots have replaced their human overlords. "It's a good idea, especially right now," said Emirati customer Jamal Ali Hassan, whose piping hot beverage was delivered with no spills. "I'm a bit of a tech nerd, so seeing the little robots, like the roomba vacuum delivering food, and the different armatures -- …

Contactless food delivery by robots
4 years ago

Contactless food delivery by robots

Live Mint  

Pivoting to food delivery ensured that restaurants and grocery businesses around the world survived 2020. Last week, a delivery company in Moscow named Yandex Eats announced the launch of a robot that delivers restaurant meals and grocery orders. Rovers can deliver restaurant meals, groceries, orders from online stores and will slowly but steadily become a normal part of city life,” …

Amazon and FedEx Push to Put Delivery Robots on Your Sidewalk
4 years, 3 months ago

Amazon and FedEx Push to Put Delivery Robots on Your Sidewalk

Wired  

In February, a lobbyist friend urged Erik Sartorius, the executive director of the Kansas League of Municipalities, to look at a newly introduced bill that would affect cities. In later testimony to a state senate committee, Amazon lobbyist Jennie Massey said the bill would allow devices like Scout, the company’s bright blue, six-wheeled robot, “to bring new technology and innovation …

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