Coco Robotics, Shake Shack and Uber Eats have launched an autonomous delivery service in Chicago that uses Coco’s electric sidewalk robots to transport food orders placed through the Uber Eats platform. The service is initially available at two Shake Shack restaurants in the city, with plans for expansion to additional locations.
According to the companies, Coco’s delivery system connects directly with Shake Shack’s existing Uber Eats workflow, allowing orders to move from the restaurant kitchen to a Coco robot without additional steps for staff. The robots travel on sidewalks to customer pickup points.
Shake Shack stated that the partnership provides an additional delivery option for customers and may offer operational support during periods of high demand. Uber Eats said the initiative builds on its existing work with Coco in autonomous delivery. Coco said the collaboration supports its expansion in major U.S. cities.
Coco operates a fleet of zero-emission, autonomous sidewalk robots intended for use in dense urban areas. Shake Shack operates more than 630 restaurants worldwide, including over 400 in the United States.
