🤖 Robots on Campus
Grubhub and Avride have teamed up to bring autonomous food delivery to college campuses. Their first deployment includes 100 robots at The Ohio State University. This initiative aims to tackle labor shortages and reduce delivery costs. REUTERS.COM
📅 Launch Details
The partnership was announced on January 30, 2025. Avride's CEO, Dmitry Polishchuk, highlighted campuses as ideal for delivery automation due to their size and order density. REUTERS.COM
🚀 Advanced Technology
Avride's robots are designed to handle high delivery volumes. They operate reliably in various conditions, including rain and snow. The robots can carry multiple items, such as pizzas and drinks, and feature customizable LED panels displaying animated designs, like the university's colors. ABOUT.GRUBHUB.COM
📈 Future Expansion
Avride plans to introduce next-generation models at Ohio State University. The company has completed 200,000 deliveries across five countries and previously partnered with Uber for food deliveries and robotaxi services. REUTERS.COM
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