Serve Robotics Inc. has announced a major partnership with Uber Technologies Inc. to scale up its robotic delivery service. Following a successful first year in Los Angeles, Serve plans to deploy up to 2,000 AI-powered sidewalk delivery robots in new markets through the Uber Eats platform. This collaboration aims to enhance last mile delivery efficiency, reduce traffic congestion, and decrease air pollution. [1]

Figure 1. Uber Delivery Robot.

Figure 1 shows Uber Delivery Robot. Serve's robotic delivery service has experienced impressive growth, with deliveries increasing by over 30% each month since its launch in 2022. Currently, over 200 restaurants in Los Angeles participate in this innovative delivery experience, receiving thousands of positive ratings for completed deliveries. [1]

“We are thrilled to be growing our partnership with Uber,” said Dr. Ali Kashani, co-founder and CEO of Serve Robotics. “This partnership is a major step towards mass commercialization of robotics for autonomous delivery, and it is a testament to the success of our partnership. We are excited to continue our work with Uber to bring this innovative technology to more cities across the country.” [1]

As part of the partnership between Serve Robotics Inc. and Uber, the financial details of the deal were not disclosed. However, Serve operates on a delivery-as-a-service model, where they are paid after completing each delivery. [2]

Serve's sidewalk delivery robots are equipped with Level 4 autonomy, according to the Society of Automobile Engineers (SAE) classification. This means that the robots can handle all driving aspects in specific conditions without human intervention. However, in certain edge cases like encountering police tape or construction, the robots stop and request remote supervisors to intervene. The robots are capable of rerouting if they encounter obstacles or obstructions. While supervisors assist with street crossings, Serve's robots have the ability to predict driver inattention and avoid collisions autonomously. [2]

Source: Serve Robotics

References:

1. https://www.serverobotics.com/uber-scaling
2. https://techcrunch.com/2023/05/30/serve-robotics-to-deploy-up-to-2000-sidewalk-delivery-bots-on-uber-eats/

Cite this article:

Hana M (2023), Serve and Uber Join Forces to Revolutionize Robotic Delivery at Scale!, AnaTechmaz, pp.282