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(Reuters) -Uber will partner with Starship Technologies to launch autonomous robot deliveries in the UK in December, with plans to expand to additional European markets next year and the U.S. in 2027, the ride-hailing firm said on Thursday.
Initially, Uber Eats customers will be able to receive Starship's robot deliveries in the Leeds and Sheffield areas, Uber said.
The tie-up is the latest in a long line of deals Uber has struck with autonomous vehicle and technology companies as the company doubles down on automating various aspects of its business to boost growth.
Uber already has partnerships with Avride and Serve Robotics for robotic food delivery in the United States.
San Francisco-based Starship's robots will operate at Level 4 autonomy, which means it can operate without human intervention within a specified area.
(Reporting by Zaheer Kachwala and Akash Sriram in Bengaluru; Editing by Maju Samuel)
An autonomous vehicle is a self-driving car that can operate without human intervention, using sensors and software to navigate and control the vehicle.
Uber Eats is a food delivery service operated by Uber that allows customers to order food from local restaurants and have it delivered to their location.
A partnership in business is a formal arrangement where two or more parties agree to manage and operate a business together, sharing profits and responsibilities.
Robot delivery refers to the use of autonomous robots to transport goods, such as food or packages, from one location to another without human involvement.
Level 4 autonomy refers to a vehicle's ability to operate independently in specific conditions or environments without human intervention, such as within a defined area.
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