New food delivery droid launched at Minneapolis-St. Paul Airport
Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport has introduced a new rolling droid, in partnership with AtYourGate, as part of a pilot programme that enhances contactless food ordering capabilities in Terminal 1.
The rolling droid, named Gita, uses visual sensing technology to follow the AtYourGate delivery staff member to reach their customers at their gate or elsewhere in Terminal 1. Order demand and locations factor into when and where Gita is dispatched. The droid can carry up to 18 kg in its cargo bin.
“There is convenience and safety for customers to be able to order food from their phones or laptops, and within 15 to 30 minutes, the Gita rolls up and opens its cargo doors for the customers to grab their order,” said Eric Johnson, Director of Commercial Management and Airline Affairs for the Metropolitan Airports Commission, which operates MSP. “It’s fun and whimsical, but there is also a purpose behind th