Starship Technologies, a leader in autonomous robotic deliveries, has teamed up with Bolt, a European multiplatform delivery service, to launch a new food delivery service in Tallinn, Estonia. The partnership brings cutting-edge autonomous delivery to residents, offering a sustainable, traffic-reducing alternative to traditional delivery methods.
Expansion Across Tallinn
The launch will serve up to 180,000 residents across three Bolt Market locations—Tulika, Pallasti, and Mustika—via the Bolt Food app. During the launch phase, customers can use the robotic delivery service free of charge. However, the companies have yet to disclose pricing for the service after the initial period.
How the Robot Delivery Works
Starship’s robots are designed to carry up to three bags of groceries within a 3-kilometer radius. Bolt customers can choose the “robot delivery” option through the app, meet the robot at their location, and unlock it using the app to retrieve their order.
A Step Toward Sustainability
“This collaboration is not just about convenience and choice,” said Ahti Heinla, co-founder of Starship Technologies and former co-founder of Skype. “Integrating our robots into Bolt’s service offers a scalable, sustainable delivery solution that reduces traffic and emissions. This is an exciting step forward toward greener cities across Europe.”
Starship Technologies: Pioneers in Robotic Delivery
Starship Technologies has been at the forefront of sidewalk delivery robots, having completed over 7 million deliveries globally and traveled more than 14 million kilometers in over 100 locations worldwide. The company operates at L4 autonomy, handling 150,000 daily crossings.
Future Expansion
While the initial rollout is limited to Tallinn, the companies plan to expand the service to other cities. A timeline for expansion has not yet been provided. This announcement comes on the heels of Starship becoming the first sidewalk delivery platform approved for use in Minneapolis, where it delivers from popular chains like Panda Express, Starbucks, and Erbert & Gerbert’s.
Conclusion
The collaboration between Starship Technologies and Bolt is set to revolutionize food delivery in Tallinn by offering an eco-friendly, robotic alternative. As they expand, this partnership could pave the way for greener, more efficient delivery options in cities across Europe.