Your next Little Caesars pizza may roll to your doorstep via robot.
The chain just announced a partnership with Serve Robotics to begin robotic deliveries in the Los Angeles area.
“Seeing a Serve robot at your door will soon become as much of a weekly tradition as pizza night,” said Ali Kashani, CEO and co-founder of Serve Robotics.
To make this happen, an expanded cargo bin was developed that can carry up to four large 16-inch pizzas, plus sides such as wings or cheesy bread and beverages.
The delivery bot can cruise at speeds up to 7 mph, typically within 20 to 30 minutes, meaning it can beat L.A. traffic and congestion, and that’s saying something.
“Little Caesars is always looking for ways to be innovative in the restaurant industry,” said Trish Heusel, VP of innovation at Little Caesars. She added that Serve aligns with its commitment to better service, tech-forward solutions, and reducing its environmental footprint.
The service is available through the Uber Eats app. Serve already offers robotic delivery through Uber Eats in other major cities like Miami, Dallas, and Atlanta, with more U.S. cities coming soon. Other notable restaurant partners include Shake Shack.
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This comes as the robotics company continues to raise funding and expand to more cities.
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The company states the goal is to deploy 2,000 robots across the country by the end of the year.
The U.S. delivery robot market is projected to grow, reaching an estimated value of $1.40 billion by 2032.
Other companies like Starship and Coco are also making moves, partnering with restaurants and popping up in college campuses and urban environments.
