Uber Eats has introduced a new pilot programme in Miami, deploying autonomous sidewalk delivery robots as part of its ongoing efforts to enhance delivery efficiency and sustainability.
This expansion is in collaboration with Coco Robotics, a company specialising in emissions-free delivery solutions.
Initially available in the Wynwood and downtown areas, the service will gradually extend to Brickell and Miami Beach in the coming months, with broader citywide expansion planned for 2025.
Customers ordering from participating retailers through Uber Eats may have their deliveries fulfilled by Coco’s robotic couriers. Any tips added for these orders will be refunded.
Uber’s adoption of Coco Robotics follows the success of a similar pilot launched in Los Angeles in August 2024. Since its inception, that initiative has completed more than 500,000 deliveries.
“Autonomous delivery is a key part of our vision for the future of delivery,” said Megan Jensen, head of autonomous delivery operations at Uber.
“Coco’s proven track record and their focus on creating great customer experiences makes them an ideal partner as we expand and continue to popularize robot delivery.”
Zach Rash, co-founder and CEO of Coco Robotics, also highlighted the significance of this initiative.
“Our expansion launch with Uber Eats marks a milestone in our mission to create a more sustainable and efficient delivery ecosystem. Miami’s vibrant food and tech scene make it the perfect market for robotic delivery,” he added.
Uber has been steadily increasing its use of autonomous delivery solutions.
The company already works with Serve Robotics for sidewalk deliveries in Los Angeles, and Shake Shack recently began integrating Serve’s robots into its delivery operations.
Uber Eats also partners with Cartken in Miami and Fairfax, Virginia, and with autonomous vehicle company Nuro, whose zero-occupant vehicles operate on public roads.
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