Avride & Grubhub Bring Autonomous Delivery Robots to US College Campuses

Avride and Grubhub are teaming up to bring autonomous robot delivery to colleges across the US. Currently available at The Ohio State University, students at Grubhub partnered campuses can order meals, snacks and convenience items for delivery via robot.

The first fleet of 100 robots are currently active on The Ohio State University’s campus, and feature next-generation models designed to handle high volumes of deliveries.

With advanced technology drawn from Avride’s expertise in autonomous vehicles (AVs), Avride’s robots are reliable — even in challenging conditions like rain or snow.

They have a spacious compartment that can handle anything from a quick snack between classes to an assortment of pizzas and drinks.

The robots also feature customizable LED panels with animated designs, which can be tailored to reflect the unique identity of each campus, making them a fun and familiar presence for students.

Dmitry Polishchuk, CEO of Avride, says: “Our robots have already proven their value in campus environments, delivering convenience and delight to students. We’re thrilled to be working with Grubhub to scale this success and expect to see hundreds of our robots serving campuses already in 2025.”

Rob DelaCruz, vice president and general manager of Grubhub Campus, adds: “Working with Avride deepens our commitment to allow our campus partners to seamlessly integrate innovative delivery experiences into their dining operations. Students love the convenience of robot delivery, and we’re excited to continue offering our campus partners a variety of delivery options to best meet their unique needs.”

Avride is the latest autonomous delivery provider Grubhub offers its campus partners.