Griffith University is now home to an Australian-first robot fast-food delivery service.
Serve Robotics Inc., a leading autonomous robotics company, launched robot delivery units at both Griffith University and the Gold Coast Health and Knowledge Precinct, marking both Australia’s first robotic delivery service and Serve’s first expansion beyond the United States.
“We’ve spent nearly a decade building a delivery model that works at scale across the United States, and the Gold Coast is where we take that model international for the first time,” said Ali Kashani, CEO and Co-founder of Serve Robotics.
“It has the walkable neighbourhoods this technology is built for, and a city that welcomes innovation.
“A city partner, a university depot and a delivery platform we already operate with at scale is a structure we can repeat, and the Gold Coast is the first proof of it.”
Starting today, eligible DoorDash customers ordering from participating local restaurants can choose to have their order delivered by a Serve robot.
The program will initially operate in the Gold Coast’s Health and Knowledge Precinct including the Griffith University Gold Coast campus.
Griffith University serves as the operational base for the fleet and Serve’s local team.
Hosting the depot on campus puts a working commercial robotics deployment alongside the students and researchers studying this technology.
Serve is currently hiring on the Gold Coast for operation and technician roles, based at the Griffith depot.
“Griffith’s world-first university partnership with Serve Robotics moves autonomous delivery technology from possibility to practical application for food delivery,” said Professor Bronwyn Harch, Vice President of Industry and External Engagement at Griffith University.
“Our partnership will explore how emerging technology can support safer, greener and more inclusive communities, while giving Griffith students practical experience and future-ready skills.”
“It is fitting the first robotic food deliveries in Australia will be made within one of the country’s leading innovation districts in the Gold Coast Health and Knowledge Precinct, home to more than 3,000 residents and 20,000 students,” said Craig Rowsell, Director Gold Coast Health and Knowledge Precinct.
“Serve Robotics joins other global technology companies basing operations in our Precinct.” sThe launch builds on Serve’s US partnership with DoorDash, which now spans five major metro areas since 2025.
