foodora tests out Tiny Mile Geoffrey delivery robot

Canadian food delivery service foodora has partnered with Tiny Mile, creator of the Geoffrey robot.

Named after computer scientist Geoffrey Hinton, this can carry up to 6 lb. in its ‘trunk’ (the approximate equivalent of an $80 takeout order) and travels at a maximum speed of 6 km/hour, delivering to a one-mile radius from a downtown Toronto restaurant within 15 minutes.

“I thought we’d be relying on autonomous cars by now, but since this isn’t yet a reality, we adapted the same methods to create a functional product in the short-term,” says Ignacio Tartavull, CEO, Tiny Mile.

“Our exclusive partnership with foodora allows us to be at the forefront of eco-friendly AI delivery. We hope to have 50 robots delivering with foodora by July – the possibilities are endless.”

“To better serve our Canadian customers, we’re always seeking out fresh ways to reduce our carbon footprint, while making strides in the on-demand delivery space,” comments David Albert, Managing Director, foodora Canada. “For now, we’re piloting three delivery robots with Tiny Mile in Toronto with plans to add more.”