26/02/2026
Sunderland, meet your new singing delivery robot🤖
Building on our wider exploration of autonomous delivery in the UK, we’re rolling into Sunderland with a new pilot in partnership with Starship Technologies.
From burgers and British classics to bubble tea, 12 local Just Eat partners are now offering “delivery by robot” to more than 11,000 households across the city centre, with orders arriving autonomously in minutes.
And yes… these bright orange robots will be singing the iconic “Did Somebody Say” jingle when they arrive at your door. 🎵
Since relocating our Customer Service team to Sunderland in 2021, we’ve continued to invest in the city and its future. This latest trial is another example of how we’re combining local partnerships with cutting-edge tech to enhance the delivery experience.
As Mert Öztekin, Chief Technology Officer at Just Eat, said:
“Our ground robotics trials are all about innovating to improve the customer experience. We’ve teamed up with a diverse range of local independent restaurants to trial the Starship robots and we’ll be listening to their feedback closely, as well as that of our customers.”
If you’re in Sunderland, keep an eye out, your next takeaway might just roll up singing. 🧡
Check our the full press release in the comments👇