Posted in Arizona April 17, 2020 by

Several Arizona Restaurants Are Using Robots To Deliver Food Straight To Your Door

The future of food delivery is here, and it has arrived in Arizona at just the right time. Starship Technologies is using some of its self-driving robots to deliver food straight to your door from several Tempe restaurants, virtually eliminating human contact and helping to stop the spread of COVID-19. See for yourself:

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Starship Technologies, founded in 2014 by Skype co-founders Janus Friis and Ahti Heinla, is a company developing small, self-driving robots that serve as delivery vehicles.
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Electronic-powered, the robots ride on sidewalks at a pedestrian speed of approximately 3.7 miles per hour.
Using feature detection and mapping techniques, the autonomous vehicles are able to forge a path to their destination without assistance.
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They will only be used for short-range local delivery, and can be remote controlled in the event of a malfunction.
This revolutionary method of food delivery has been a godsend for several Tempe restaurants during these times of social distancing.
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One such eatery is Tempe City Tacos, who joined forces with Starship about a week ago to help serve the community in a safe, contactless manner.
Venezia's Pizzeria is another local dive hopping on board with the awesomely futuristic operation.
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The robots can carry about three 12-inch pizzas, keeping revenue up while eliminating face-to-face contact.
You can even stock up on essentials like ground beef, flour, and pasta from the popular Italian joint -- all without speaking to a single soul.
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Just download the Starship app, place your order, and follow the instructions to unlock the robot when it arrives.
Even your favorite ales from Fate Brewing Company can be delivered via robot.
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What a time to be alive!
There are about 30 robots currently traversing area streets, with some reserved for Fry's grocery store.
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One of the best parts about this truly neat initiative is that it doesn't take jobs away, as workers are still needed behind the scenes!

Click here to learn more about Starship Technologies.

Did you know about this innovative food delivery technology? Have you already, or will you be utilizing it during this time? Let us know your thoughts, and check out our previous article for more restaurants to support amid the pandemic: Takeout Is Just As Good As Dining In At These 9 Arizona Restaurants.

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