Bengaluru’s Robotic Rover delivers coffee, wows internet

Bengaluru’s innovative spirit was on full display as a robotic rover autonomously completed a coffee run in Jayanagar, capturing widespread attention online. A viral video shows the compact, AI-powered machine navigating the streets, reaching a cafe in Block Two, and even carrying cash for the transaction. Amused cafe staff packed the espresso into the rover’s container before sending it back on its way, while astonished customers looked on.  

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A popular X account, Pink Bengaluru posted, “We got Coffee Robots going to cafes in @peakbengaluru, before walkable footpaths,” sparking lively online discussions. Enthusiastic users dubbed it a “coffee rover,” with many praising the future of tech-driven deliveries.  

We got Coffee Robots going to cafes in @peakbengaluru before walkable footpaths 😂🤖 pic.twitter.com/DBLQUInOjs

— Pink Bengaluru 🌸 (@peakbengaluru)

We got Coffee Robots going to cafes in @peakbengaluru before walkable footpaths 😂🤖 pic.twitter.com/DBLQUInOjs

— Peak Bengaluru (@peakbengaluru) March 25, 2025

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This viral incident highlights the growing role of automation in India’s food delivery sector.

As companies like Zomato and Swiggy experiment with drone-based deliveries, and quick commerce platforms such as Blinkit, Zepto, and Dunzo focus on speed, autonomous ground-based delivery solutions could soon become a common sight in traffic-heavy cities like Bengaluru.