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7 million deliveries and counting

Our robots operate globally,

serving thousands of customers

24/7 across 8 time-zones.

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Our self-driving robots are instantly recognisable and loved around the world.

MEET OUR ROBOT

Starship's e-model delivers hot food, groceries and industrial supplies in minutes.

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Sensor suite

Starship robots are equipped with state-of-the-art obstacle detection to navigate the world around them. This sensor suite includes radars, ultrasonic sensors, neural networks and 12 cameras, including time-of-flight.

Their ‘bubble of awareness’ enables them to identify objects – such as pedestrians, cyclists or animals – so they can negotiate obstacles or stop at a safe distance.

A Starship robot with the sensors activated
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Seamless navigation

Our robots travel on sidewalks at the speed of a walking pedestrian. They safely make 150,000 road and driveway crossings every day around the world.

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Large capacity

Starship robots carry up to three shopping bags, with an insulated interior which maintains hot, cold and frozen items at required temperatures.

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All-day battery

A proprietary battery enables Starship robots to operate for 18 hours on a single charge.

Our wireless charging installations are a world-first, allowing the robots to charge up overnight, onsite.

A Starship robot on a wireless charging installation
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Traction

Operating in all weather conditions, winter wheels allow our robots to handle snowy conditions.

Six wheels and a bogie system enable them to dismount and climb curbs.

Starship robots cross 150,000 roads every day, operating at L4 autonomy in all weather conditions.

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Safe
  • Starship robots operate at L4 autonomy, with a human able to assist remotely if needed.
  • Lightweight, they travel safely and efficiently on sidewalks at the speed of an agile pedestrian.
  • Each robot has LEDs and reflectors on the flag for visibility, plus headlights and rear indicators.
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Secure
  • Starship robots are securely locked on delivery and can only be opened by the customer using their phone.
  • If tampered with, robots have sirens and can be tracked to the nearest inch.
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Sustainable
  • Our robots are battery-powered for zero emission deliveries.
  • A Starship delivery uses as little energy as it takes to boil a kettle for a single cup of tea.
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Capable
  • Our robots operate in all weathers, from the deserts of Arizona to the far north of Finland.
  • The robots operate autonomously on-device, handling all critical safety functions locally - even if the internet connection drops.

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Day in the life of a Starship robot
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Experience what it’s like to be a busy Starship robot as it autonomously delivers across the city of Milton Keynes, day and night.
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FAQ's

  • Are Starship robots really autonomous?

    Yes! Starship has been operating at Level 4 autonomy since 2018, meaning little human interaction during each journey and nobody controlling them remotely.

    Currently, Starship operates at over 99% autonomy, whilst some robots are now making multiple deliveries in a row, 100% autonomously.

    For safety reasons, we also make sure to have human remote assistants on standby, in case they’re called upon to support.

  • Do the robots travel on roads or sidewalks/pavements?

    The robots mainly travel on sidewalks/pavements and pedestrianised areas. They also cross roads and driveways when they need to, making around 150,000 crossings every day around the world.

  • How far can the robots deliver?

    This varies depending on the area, but our robots generally work within a 2 mile distance from stores.

    Please note: there may be some areas where we can’t deliver – please check in-app for available merchants.

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“The customer feedback has been amazingly good – praise comes especially for the music played by the robots when the customer receives the purchases, for the delivery speed, and quite a few people comment on the cuteness of the robots as well.”

Tiina Meyer, Business Developer, Retail eCommerce @ SOK
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all day battery
18 h

Our robots can run for 18 hours on a single charge.

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