Serve Robotics has deployed its 1,000th autonomous delivery robot, marking a major operational milestone for the San Francisco-based company as it scales across the United States. The achievement demonstrates the growing viability of sidewalk delivery robots in last-mile logistics, with Serve maintaining its trajectory toward 2,000 deployed units by the end of 2025.
What you should know: Serve deployed more than 380 third-generation robots in September alone, bringing its total fleet to 1,000 active units operating across multiple US markets.
- The company spun out of Uber in 2021 and has completed hundreds of thousands of deliveries for enterprise partners including Uber Eats and 7-Eleven.
- Serve’s robots are AI-powered, low-emission sidewalk units designed to make last-mile delivery both sustainable and cost-effective.
Key expansion details: The company has been aggressively expanding its geographic footprint with strategic partnerships.
- In September, Serve announced its entry into Chicago through a partnership with Uber Eats, adding to existing deployments in Los Angeles and other US cities.
- The company holds a multi-year agreement to deploy up to 2,000 delivery robots on the Uber Eats platform across multiple US markets.
Technology upgrades: Serve has integrated advanced safety and operational capabilities to support fleet scaling.
- Earlier this year, the company integrated teleoperation technology from Voysys to strengthen safety and remote oversight capabilities.
- The third-generation robots operate autonomously on sidewalks using advanced sensors and AI to navigate complex urban environments.
- By focusing on low-emission electric powertrains, Serve positions its robots as an environmentally friendly alternative to traditional delivery vehicles.
The big picture: With 1,000 robots now deployed and momentum building in new markets, Serve is positioning itself as a leader in autonomous last-mile logistics as the industry moves toward mainstream adoption of sidewalk delivery robots.
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