Avride, an Austin-based startup specializing in autonomous vehicle technology, will begin delivering groceries and restaurant orders in central Tokyo via sidewalk bots in collaboration with Rakuten. This development is part of Avride's broader strategy to expand into Northeast Asia following its certification process in Japan. Currently, the company operates a small fleet of 10 robots in Tokyo, with expansion plans in place. Additionally, Avride has established partnerships with companies like Uber in the U.S., showing significant growth in autonomous delivery operations across various locations.
Avride sidewalk bots will start delivering restaurant orders and groceries in central Tokyo this week through a partnership with e-commerce giant Rakuten, marking a significant expansion into Northeast Asia.
Avride has made considerable progress by establishing partnerships with major corporations such as Uber and now Rakuten, enhancing its footprint in the autonomous vehicle sector.
The company is advancing its autonomous technology in several regions with a planned small launch of just 10 robots in Tokyo, with expansion expected over time.
In the U.S., Avride operates about 100 delivery bots at Ohio State University in collaboration with Grubhub, demonstrating its growth within the autonomous delivery market.
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