Harbor Links enlists Kiwibot as it introduces USA's first ever autonomous food and drinks service for golfers

Brooke Management Group, Robot.com (formerly Kiwibot), and Harbor Links Golf Course have announced the launch of the first autonomous food and beverage delivery robots on a US golf course. These have been operational at Harbor Links Golf Course in Port Washington, USA since a debut on 24th April.

The service features self-driving robots delivering fresh food and drinks to golfers throughout the course and driving range without interruptions.

"This is truly one of the most interesting initiatives that I have ever been involved with," says Kelley Brooke, President at Brooke Management Group. "To be the first to bring robot delivery to a golf course is thrilling, and the fact that we're launching it at Harbor Links makes it even more special. Together, we've created something that's going to change the way food and beverage service is experienced on the course forever."

"We're proud to support this forward thinking project that not only improves guest experience but puts North Hempstead on the map as a leader in innovation and public-private partnerships," says Town Supervisor Jennifer DeSena.

The project began in 2024 when Kelley Brooke of Brooke Management Group partnered with Robot.com to adapt campus-based delivery technology for the golf course environment.

"Witnessing our autonomous robots seamlessly integrate into Harbor Links is more than a technological milestone; it's a demonstration of Robot.com's 'Physical World API' vision," says Felipe Chavez, Founder and CEO at Robot.com.

"We're showing how intelligent automation can enhance established industries, solve real-world challenges like labour shortages, and deliver tangible value today. This partnership proves our robots are not just building the future, but actively transforming operations, enhancing experiences, and empowering human teams right now."

2025 RTIH INNOVATION AWARDS

Autonomous delivery will be a key focus area at the 2025 RTIH Innovation Awards.

The awards, which are now open for entries, celebrate global tech innovation in a fast moving omnichannel world.

Our 2024 hall of fame entrants were revealed during an event which took place at RIBA’s 66 Portland Place HQ in Central London on 21st November, and consisted of a drinks reception, three course meal, and awards ceremony presided over by comedian Lucy Porter.

In his welcome speech, Scott Thompson, Founder and Editor, RTIH, said: “The event is now into its sixth year and what a journey it has been. The awards started life as an online only affair during the Covid outbreak, before launching as a small scale in real life event and growing year on year to the point where we’re now selling out this fine, historic venue.”

He added: “Congratulations to all of our finalists. Many submissions did not make it through to the final stage, and getting to this point is no mean feat. Checkout-free stores, automated supply chains, immersive experiences, on-demand delivery, next generation loyalty offerings, inclusive retail, green technology. We’ve got all the cool stuff covered this evening.”

“But just importantly we’ve got lots of great examples of companies taking innovative tech and making it usable in everyday operations - resulting in more efficiency and profitability in all areas.”

Congratulations to our 2024 winners, and a big thank you to our sponsors, judging panel, the legend that is Lucy Porter, and all those who attended November's gathering. 

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