Starship Technologies and Sodexo have launched a robot food delivery service at George Mason University in Virginia, with Starbucks, Dunkin’ and Blaze Pizza among their first partners. Staff and students are promised delivery by one of Starship’s 25 robots within 15 minutes. The initial partners include Blaze Pizza, Dunkin' and Starbucks. Users pay $2 for the service through the company’s mobile app. The company says it will use its robotic arm to deliver meals from restaurants like Starbucks or Dunkin Donuts using an app on their smartphones. There are plans to expand the service to include more partners and campuses.
Starship Technologies and Sodexo have launched a robot food delivery service at George Mason University in Virginia, with Starbucks, Dunkin’ and Blaze Pizza among their first partners. Staff and students are promised delivery by one of Starship’s 25 robots within 15 minutes. Users pay $2 for the service through the company’s mobile app. The company says it will use its robotic arm to deliver meals from restaurants like Starbucks or Dunkin Donuts using an app on their smartphones. There are plans to expand the service to include more partners and campuses.