# Pizza Delivery Bots Pizza Hut is Exploring the Future of Delivery with the FedEx SameDay Bot By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2019-02-27 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/delivery-bot References: [prnewswire](https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/pizza-hut-joins-forces-with-fedex-to-test-the-future-of-pizza-delivery-300802882.html) & [FedEx](http://FedEx.com/TheFuture) This summer, [Pizza Hut](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pepperoni-hug-spot) is planning to test an [autonomous pizza delivery bot](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/doordash-and-waymo) in select markets, helping to improve efficiency, support staff and paint a picture for the future of pizza delivery. For this venture, Pizza Hut is collaborating with [FedEx](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fedex-1) and its SameDay Bot, a new autonomous device for local deliveries. The FedEx SameDay Bot has the ability to navigate difficult terrain, including unpaved surfaces, curbs and steps for a true door-to-door autonomous delivery experience. In addition to collaborating with Pizza Hut, FedEx is working with a number of other businesses and retailers to make it possible to accept orders from nearby customers and quickly deliver products to homes or businesses in the area. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.6/10 - Popularity: 80% | Activity: 80% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [AI](https://www.trendhunter.com/ai) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Autonomous Delivery Bots:** The integration of autonomous delivery bots in the food industry can lead to increased efficiency and cost-savings. - **Collaborative Delivery Solutions:** Collaborations between companies to develop delivery solutions can lead to more innovative approaches and streamlined processes. - **Improved Customer Experience:** The use of autonomous delivery bots can lead to a more seamless and convenient customer experience. ### Who This Affects Most - **Food Delivery:** The food delivery industry can benefit from the integration of autonomous delivery bots to improve delivery times and costs. - **Logistics:** The logistics industry can benefit from the integration of collaborative delivery solutions that can streamline the delivery process and reduce costs. - **Retail:** The retail industry can benefit from the integration of autonomous delivery bots to improve customer experience and increase efficiency in delivery. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Robot-Operated Pizza Restaurants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hyperrobotics.md) - [Autonomous Pizza Vendors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/speedy-eats.md) - [Pizza Delivery Robot Dogs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/domidog.md) - [Robot-Operated Pizza Restaurants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fully-autonomous-restaurant.md) - [Autonomous Food Delivery Robots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/autonomous-mobile-robot.md) - [Warming Delivery E-Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dxb-delivery-bike.md) - [Indoor-Outdoor Delivery Bots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ottobot.md) - [Automatic Pizza Cookers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/picnic-works-pizza.md) - [AI-Generated Pizzerias](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pepperoni-hug-spot.md)