TechCrunch Startup News Avride launches sidewalk delivery bots on Uber Eats in Jersey City
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Feb 17, 2025 Autonomous delivery robots have arrived in Jersey City, making Uber Eats orders more exciting. Avride's robots promise efficient service, but winter weather could pose challenges. The podcast delves into the future of delivery services and partnerships, including Uber's collaboration with Grubhub. Tech innovations like these are reshaping how we think about food delivery.
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Uber Expands Autonomous Delivery
- Uber Eats is expanding its autonomous delivery options with Avride robots in Jersey City.
- This follows similar launches in Austin and Dallas, marking Uber's broader push into autonomous vehicles.
Avride's Robotaxi Debut
- Avride, originating from Yandex, plans to launch robo-taxis in Dallas.
- This will be Avride's first robo-taxi deployment in the U.S., following its split from Yandex due to the war in Ukraine.
Jersey City Robot Deployment
- Avride's robots will navigate Jersey City's downtown area, covering about one square mile initially.
- Despite winter weather challenges, the robots are designed to operate in snow and moderate rain within a 1-2 mile delivery range.