Uber Eats and Cartken have announced the expansion of their autonomous robot deliveries to Fairfax, Virginia. The companies have partnered to offer their self-driving robot delivery service to customers at the Mosaic District in Fairfax, Virginia.

The new service will be initially available for customers ordering from participating merchants like Our Mom Eugenia, Pupatella, and RASA. The program has over 10 restaurants participating, according to a video shared by Cartken on Twitter.

Cartken’s autonomous robots are equipped with AI, computer vision, and lidar-less technology, which allow the robots to navigate sidewalks and roads safely and efficiently. The company’s goal is to expand the reach of its robots to more locations, bringing innovative solutions to customers and merchants.

“Our team at Cartken is excited to further partner with Uber Eats and expand our reach to serve the Fairfax community. Cartken is at an inflection point, where we are rapidly bringing our AI, computer vision, and lidar-less autonomous robots to more places, like Mosaic District, in partnership with Uber Eats,” said Anjali Jindal Naik, Co-Founder and COO at Cartken.

The collaboration between Uber Eats and Cartken marks another milestone in both companies’ mission to leverage autonomous technology to unlock greater innovation for consumers and merchant partners in Fairfax and beyond.

“We’re thrilled to work with Mosaic’s outstanding merchants to serve such a vibrant community of diners, shoppers, and residents. With our shared passion for innovative urban design, sustainability, and technology, we believe that robot delivery with Uber Eats is a great fit for Fairfax consumers looking for a fun and convenient way to grab their next meal,” said Noah Zych, Head of Autonomous Mobility and Delivery at Uber.

The Mosaic District is home to more than 40 restaurants, providing Uber and Cartken with the opportunity to serve a diverse group of merchants and delight more eaters as the program grows.

“We are excited to partner with Uber Eats and Cartken to bring cutting-edge technology to our community, and confident this innovative service will elevate visitor experience and customer engagement at Mosaic,” said Greg Dercach, Vice President of Property Management for EDENS, which owns and operates Mosaic District.

Uber Eats leverages Uber’s technology and logistics expertise to partner with over 890,000 merchants in 11,000+ cities globally. The business delivers instant access to local commerce, allowing people across the world to order meals, groceries, alcohol, and more with the touch of a button and get it delivered reliably and quickly.

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