Published Sep 2, 2026, 5:00 AM ET · Updated 2 months ago · 1 source

A new class of delivery bots heads to campus

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A new class of delivery bots heads to campus

A new cohort of fresh-faced delivery robots is arriving on college campuses this fall after the leading incumbent graduated last spring to chase bigger ambitions in the real world. Why it matters: Students and universities have come to love the futuristic porters of lattes, pizza and late-night snacks, while robotics companies get something far more valuable: a chaotic, real-world proving ground for physical AI.