ALPHARETTA, Ga. — At a groundbreaking ceremony, Chick-fil-A unveiled its new delivery robots, and fans of the chicken brand can see them soon in Georgia.
The Atlanta-based company showed off the delivery robots at its Avalon location in Alpharetta. A ribbon cutting happened on Thursday at 10 a.m., where a live demonstration took take place showing how the vehicles work.
People can expect to see the robot traveling in the streets of Alpharetta starting on July 7, according to John Featherston, Senior Director for New Ventures at Chick-fil-A.
"When we think of technology, it's never to replace our great team members but to put it in the hands of our great team members," Featherston said.
The robot can handle multiple deliveries and is from Refraction AI. The company's CEO was also present at the event.
This service has already been rolled out in parts of Texas, Florida and California.
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According to Chick-fil-A, the robots in its Austin, Texas, location have reached up to 15 miles per hour.
The robots are also insulated, keeping food at the ideal temperature and keeping guests updated on the journey while on the move.
“It’s always going to be about well-prepared, quality food,” Featherston said. “But where and how you consume your Chick-fil-A meal based on your daily needs is constantly changing. We want to learn how to extend our hospitality from our restaurants to meet you where you are.”