More On Our Little Robot Friends
265,000 deliveries made just last year...
-Since the service launched, OSU has seen about 1.2 million orders placed through the robot delivery system, with roughly 265,000 deliveries made just last year.
-According to local reports, the robots boast strong approval among the campus community, with around 97 % of students rating the service positively.
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CORVALLIS, Ore. — Autonomous delivery robots from Starship Technologies have become a familiar sight across the Oregon State University campus, transforming how students and staff get meals delivered from campus eateries. These little, six-wheeled robots travel sidewalks, cross streets, and deliver everything from coffee and snacks to full meals directly to the location students choose via an app.
-Since the service launched, OSU has seen about 1.2 million orders placed through the robot delivery system, with roughly 265,000 deliveries made just last year.
-According to local reports, the robots boast strong approval among the campus community, with around 97 % of students rating the service positively.
Operated by Starship Technologies, the autonomous delivery company that’s deployed fleets on more than 60 university campuses nationwide.
Students place orders through the Starship app, and the robot brings food right to a chosen outdoor meeting point. The service typically adds a small delivery fee to each order, but many say the convenience is worth it.
As the technology continues to mature, these compact delivery robots are now a regular part of daily life on the Oregon State University campus, giving students another modern option to grab a bite between classes and activities.
— The Corvallis Inquirer, Feb. 28, 2026
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