Serve Robotics Inc. (NASDAQ:SERV) surged about 12% on Wednesday after announcing a new partnership with White Castle to deliver food orders using autonomous robots through the Uber Eats service.
Customers ordering White Castle meals within Serve’s delivery coverage area will now be able to receive their orders via the company’s autonomous sidewalk robots. The agreement further expands Serve’s robotic delivery network on Uber Eats (NYSE:UBER), which already operates robot delivery services in cities including Los Angeles, Miami, Dallas–Fort Worth, Atlanta, Chicago, Fort Lauderdale and Alexandria, Virginia.
Serve’s third-generation delivery robots are built to transport temperature-sensitive food items, ensuring menu options such as White Castle’s sliders, Chicken Rings, Mozzarella Sticks, Crinkle-Cut Fries and Crave Cases maintain their quality during transit.
“White Castle is a legendary brand that helped define convenient, fast meals, and we’re thrilled to bring that legacy into the future,” said Ali Kashani, CEO of Serve Robotics.
Chris Shaffery, Senior Vice President of Restaurant Operations at White Castle, said the collaboration offers “an exciting new way to combine convenience, technology, and great taste together, while allowing Cravers to enjoy their favorite items in a fun and sustainable way.”
The robotic delivery option is now available through Uber Eats for customers located within Serve’s current operating zones, with plans to expand the service to additional U.S. cities in the future.