Serve Robotics

Serve Robotics develops AI-powered sidewalk delivery robots designed for last-mile logistics in urban environments. The company originated as a division of Postmates in 2017 and became an independent entity in 2021. Its autonomous robots navigate sidewalks and pedestrian areas to complete short-range deliveries, primarily for food and convenience items, operating through partnerships with delivery platforms such as Uber Eats and retailers including 7-Eleven.

The company's robots use a combination of computer vision, LIDAR, GPS and machine learning to navigate complex urban environments autonomously. Each unit is designed to operate on sidewalks at pedestrian-safe speeds, avoiding obstacles and adapting to real-time traffic and pedestrian conditions. Serve Robotics manages a fleet operations platform that handles route optimization, remote monitoring and fleet dispatch across its deployment markets.

Serve Robotics focuses on reducing the cost and environmental impact of last-mile delivery by replacing vehicle-based trips with zero-emission robotic alternatives. The company has completed tens of thousands of commercial deliveries and plans to scale its fleet across multiple U.S. metropolitan areas. Its business model centers on delivery fees and partnerships with food delivery platforms and retailers seeking automated fulfillment options for short-distance orders.