# Robotic Grocery Deliveries Save Mart Created a Contactless Robotic Grocery Delivery Service By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2020-10-01 | Business Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/robotic-grocery-delivery-service References: [prnewswire](https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/the-save-mart-companies-is-first-us-grocer-to-launch-contactless-robotic-grocery-delivery-service-with-starship-technologies-301142370.html) & [savemart](https://www.savemart.com/) More consumers than ever before are ordering groceries online, which is demanding innovation and The [Save Mart Companies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/return-kiosks) is introducing an on-demand [robotic grocery delivery service](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/doordash-and-coco-robotics) of its own in partnership with Starship Technologies. As such, The Save Mart Companies is the first grocer in the US to partner with Starship Technologies and this initiative helps to support a safe, efficient and healthy means of shopping. The robots are designed to support up to 20 pounds of groceries, which is roughly three shopping bags, and boast the ability to travel up to four miles roundtrip. To place an order with ease, Save Mart shoppers can make the most of the Starship app platform for quick deliveries made straight to their home. Image Credit: The Save Mart Companies ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.4/10 - Popularity: 87% | Activity: 97% | Freshness: 9% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Business](https://www.trendhunter.com/business) > [Retail](https://www.trendhunter.com/retail) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Robotic Grocery Deliveries:** The trend of robotic grocery deliveries is revolutionizing the way groceries are delivered, providing a contactless and efficient solution. - **Contactless Delivery Services:** The trend of contactless delivery services is gaining popularity, allowing businesses to provide safe and convenient delivery options for customers. - **Partnerships with Autonomous Technology Companies:** The trend of partnerships with autonomous technology companies is enabling businesses to leverage innovative solutions and enhance their delivery services. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Grocery Retail:** The grocery retail industry can leverage robotic grocery deliveries to streamline operations, improve efficiency, and enhance the customer shopping experience. - **Technology:** The technology industry can explore opportunities to develop and improve autonomous delivery systems to meet the growing demand for contactless delivery services. - **Logistics and Delivery:** The logistics and delivery industry can embrace partnerships with autonomous technology companies to leverage their expertise and enhance the efficiency of their delivery operations. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [In-Store Return Kiosks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/return-kiosks.md) - [Robot Convenience Store Deliveries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nuro.md) - [Consolidated Grocery Rewards Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rewards-apps.md) - [Robotics-Equipped Deliveries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ica-and-cleveron.md) - [Robotic Convenience Store Deliveries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/autonomous-robot-delivery.md) - [Grocer-Servicing Delivery Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/delivery-platform.md) - [Robot Food Delivery Partnerships](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/uber-eats-and-starship.md) - [Autonomous QSR Meal Deliveries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/serve-robotics.md) - [Hybrid Autonomous Grocery Stores](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nourish-bloom-market.md)