Grubhub and Starship Technologies bring robot deliveries to US colleges
Grubhub and Starship Technologies are teaming up to provide robot delivery services on college campuses across the United States.
The service is currently available at the University of Kentucky, the University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV), Wayne State University, Southern Methodist University and Fairfield University, and will be rolled out at multiple other college campuses later this year.
"Robot delivery solves the unique challenges of accessing hard to reach areas that come from operating on a college campus," says Adam Herbert, Senior Director of Campus Partnerships at Grubhub.
"With Starship's robots, students can enjoy a fun, new way to order their favourite meals right to their door - whether that be the library, their dorm, academic hall or another campus building.”
“Offering this type of delivery further improves the Grubhub dining experience as we continue to provide innovative solutions for students and our campus partners."
"We're excited to partner with Grubhub on such a diverse and exciting roster of schools as we've worked hard to become a trusted and integrated partner on our campus communities," says Alastair Westgarth, CEO at Starship Technologies.
"Over 90% of students say that Starship robots are helpful and convenient, so we are looking forward to bringing our service to more students across the country."
"Fairfield University is thrilled to partner with Starship and Grubhub - our official mobile food ordering and delivery partner - on this innovative robot delivery initiative," says Matt Dinnan, Assistant Vice President of Auxiliary Services at Fairfield University.
"As the first college in the Northeast to roll out this technology, our campus is already buzzing with enthusiasm about the new robotic pick-up and delivery service option that will no doubt enhance the student experience here at Fairfield."
