# In late March, an Uber Eats delivery robot in Philadelphia's Center City neighborhood, was kicked multiple times.

*robotics · news · 2026-04-10 · Fox News*

## Key points

- Uber Eats launched Avride autonomous delivery robots in Philadelphia in March 2024.
- Avride robots notify a remote operator if tampering or theft is attempted, triggering immediate intervention.
- The robots' cargo compartments can only be unlocked by recipients via the Uber Eats app.
- Avride robots can interpret traffic lights and operate in rain and snow using LIDAR and cameras.
- Despite vandalism incidents, Avride's service area expansion plans in Philadelphia remain unchanged.

**Companies:** Uber Eats, Avride
**Countries:** United States

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