# Robotic Delivery Robot delivery services are more common amidst the ongoing pandemic. By [Mishal Omar](https://www.trendhunter.com/MishalO) | Published Nov 17, 2020 | Category: [Business](https://www.trendhunter.com/pro/category/business-trends) Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/robotic-delivery ## Key Figures - Trend score: 5.6/10 - Evidence articles: 5 ## What is the Robotic Delivery trend? **Robotic Delivery:** With limited-contact retail interactions now being prioritized to maintain customer and employee safety, brands are finding unique ways to deliver to customers. Automated robots that are able to deliver over short distance are increasingly being used by businesses aiming to stay safe. ## The consumer insight behind the Robotic Delivery trend People who are taking the ongoing pandemic seriously are searching for ways help the local economy and enjoy their lives in a way that's safe for both themselves and for others they may interact with. Thus, they're turning to brands that are prioritizing safety, even in the midst of mixed messaging regarding the status of the pandemic and its consequences. ## At a Glance - Evidence: 5 featured examples - Articles from: Apr 20, 2020 to Mar 10, 2022 - Published: Nov 17, 2020 - Patterns: [Acceleration](https://www.trendhunter.com/pattern/acceleration) - Megatrends: [Catalyzation](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/catalyzation) ## Audience - Gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Themes within the Robotic Delivery trend ### Limited-Contact Delivery Automated delivery robots can help brands prioritize safety in the midst of the ongoing pandemic. ### Last-Mile Delivery Robots Compact robots that can navigate urban areas offer innovative last-mile delivery solutions for businesses. ### Contactless Food Delivery The use of robots for food delivery can offer a completely contact-free experience for consumers. ## What the Robotic Delivery trend means for industry ### For Retail Automated delivery robots can help retail businesses prioritize safety and offer a unique customer experience. ### For Food and Beverage Robotic food delivery services provide a solution for restaurants to offer contactless delivery amid COVID-19. ### For Logistics Last-mile delivery robots offer innovative and efficient solutions for logistics companies operating in urban areas. ## Workshop question In what areas could your brand better prioritize customer safety? ## Trend signals for Robotic Delivery Trend score 5.6 out of 10, from popularity 78%, activity 79%, freshness 11%. - Popularity: 78% - Activity: 79% - Freshness: 11% ## Examples of the Robotic Delivery trend 5 featured examples from Apr 20, 2020 to Mar 10, 2022. - [Robotic Grocery Deliveries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/robotic-grocery-delivery-service): Save Mart Created a Contactless Robotic Grocery Delivery Service (Category: Business) Implication: The grocery retail industry can leverage robotic grocery deliveries to streamline operations, improve efficiency, and enhance the customer shopping experience. - [Pandemic-Prompted Robot Food Deliveries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rappi): Rappi Began Using Robots to Deliver Food Amid COVID-19 (Category: Tech) Implication: Robot food deliveries have the potential to disrupt the food delivery industry by providing a more efficient and safe delivery option. - [Robotic Pizza Services](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/contactless-pizza-takeaway-service): Piestro Has Partnered with Kiwibot for Contactless Pizza Takeaway Service (Category: Lifestyle) Implication: Contactless food delivery services are disrupting the traditional food delivery industry by providing safer and more efficient options for consumers. - [Contactless Last-Mile Delivery Robots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eq-delivery-pod): The Conceptual EQ Delivery Pod is Efficient and Intuitive (Category: Tech) Implication: The delivery industry could benefit from investing in last-mile delivery robots to improve their delivery times and reduce costs. - [Contactless Lunch Delivery Robots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lunchbox-delivery-robot): The Lunchbox Delivery Robot Offers Door-to-Door Convenience (Category: Tech) Implication: Integration of AI-powered robots into the food delivery ecosystem provides restaurants and delivery platforms with new possibilities for expansion and cost reduction. ## Recent trend clusters - [Assisted Conversion](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/ai-assisted-checkout) (Business) - [Occasion Commerce](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/occasion-commerce) (Business) - [Autonomous Merchandising](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/autonomous-merchandising) (Business) - [Assisted Choices](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/weight-loss-medication-support) (Lifestyle) ## Trending in Business - [Performance-Based Creator Ads](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/creator-ad-platforms) - [MIami Pop-Culture Shirts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/miami-pop-culture-shirts) - [Natural Deodorant Expansions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/target-beauty-studios) - [Mini Beauty Stores](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/little-luxuries-store) All articles: [Business](https://www.trendhunter.com/business)