Starship food-delivery robots

The future of food delivery

College life is busy with classes, clubs, study sessions, and everything in between. That’s why we’ve made mealtime easier, faster, and more accessible with Starship delivery robots.

Through a partnership with Sodexo and Starship Technologies, NAU has a fleet of more than 30 robots that deliver meals and snacks from on-campus restaurants to anywhere on campus. The robot uses sophisticated machine learning, artificial intelligence, and sensors to travel on sidewalks and navigate around obstacles. They navigate campus at 4 mph, look both ways before crossing a street, and are built to keep the food they are transporting secure and at safe temperatures.

Why students love it

• On-demand delivery
• Time saving
• Contact-free experience

Thoughtfully designed for all students

• Easy-to-use app
• Supports students with disabilities
• Reduces barriers

Robot delivery orders tack on a small fee, but students can elect to use student dining dollars or a standard credit card for payment.

How it works

The process is simple: Download the Starship Delivery app (available on iOS and Android) and choose from a variety of food and drink items from participating on-campus locations, including Einstein, Cobrizo Mexican Grill, Turnip the Greens, Matador Coffee; then watch via an interactive map as the robot makes its way across campus. An alert will signify the robot’s arrival, and it can be unlocked through the phone app. On average, the delivery usually takes 15-30 minutes, depending on the menu items ordered and the distance the robot must travel.

Starship Late Night

Starship robots are just one of the many ways we make campus life easier, safer, and more student-centered. Starship Late Night is available every day from 8 p.m. to midnight!