Serve Robotics has launched the AV Delivery Developer Portal, allowing third-party developers, independent businesses, and AI agents to access its fleet of 2,000 sidewalk delivery robots. The platform enables users to dispatch robots directly for deliveries in the 150 neighborhoods where the company currently operates.
The company, which spun out of Postmates in 2021, previously focused on partnerships with services like Uber Eats in cities such as Los Angeles, Miami, and Dallas. Serve Robotics now aims to reduce reliance on major delivery apps by allowing local merchants to integrate robot delivery directly into their own websites and checkout systems.
The robots operate on sidewalks at a top speed of approximately 6 mph. Serve Robotics offers businesses pay-per-delivery or hourly reservation options, which CEO Ali Kashani claims will be a fraction of the cost of human-powered delivery services. The company plans to use the platform to increase fleet utilization during off-peak hours.
While the platform is open, Serve Robotics will maintain manual approval for all deployments to ensure safety and prevent the transport of illicit cargo. The company has also announced it will not renew its partnership with Uber Eats, shifting its focus toward building an independent delivery marketplace.
