A video was shared online showing a Foodpanda robot going about its delivery rounds, much to the bewilderment of netizen, who feared for the future of delivery riders.
However, as it turns out, the robot is part of a trial that was rolled out across separate locations in Singapore.
Foodpanda announced earlier today that they have partnered with 3 autonomous robot startups, with the goal of advancing the progress of driverless deliveries locally.
The 3 startups include Whizz Mobility, OTSAW and Neolix.
The trials commenced in the middle of last month (May), with customers within the different trial areas getting (a chance of) their orders delivered by the pink robot.
The aim is to provide support to riders by completing last-mile deliveries, especially so in difficult locations, hoping to ease strains on the riders during adverse weather conditions or peak hours.
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Images and video source: Whatsapp and Foodpanda