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MOBILITY - ACTION ITEM: (1) Receive a Presentation on Serve Robotics; (2) Discuss and Consider Implementation of the Service in Culver City; and (3) Provide Direction to Staff.
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Contact Person: Alicia Ide, Management Analyst, Public Works Department
Phone: (310) 253-5618
Attachments: Yes [X] No [ ]
Fiscal Impact: Yes [ ] No [X] General Fund: Yes [ ] No [X]
Public Notification: E-Mail via GovDelivery (08/15/2025): Meetings and Agendas - Mobility Subcommittee, Parking Authority; Notify Me - Construction, Street Maintenance and Closures; Stay Informed - Bicycle & Pedestrian / Culver CityBus / Construction, Street Maintenance and Closures; Culver city Business License List, Economic Development Newsletters
Department Approval: Yanni Demitri, Public Works Director/City Engineer
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RECOMMENDATION
Members receive a presentation from Serve Robotics regarding their program, discuss and consider implementation of this type of service in Culver City, and provide direction to staff.
BACKGROUND/DISCUSSION
Serve Robotics develops autonomous sidewalk delivery robots to enhance last-mile connections. By partnering with local businesses and delivery platforms such as Uber Eats, Serve provides an alternative to vehicle-based delivery.
The AI-powered robots can reduce traffic congestion, parking challenges, and air pollution. Serve's zero emissions fleet is designed with safety, equity, and local collaboration in mind, working closely with cities to achieve community goals. Serve's model can help boost small businesses and improve customer experience.
Some of Serve's defining characteristics include Level 4 autonomy with remote supervision, and a direct integration with third party delivery platforms like Uber Eats, which enables them to scale rapidly and ensure higher volume and utilization. The robots also include safety features such as fail-safe mechanical brakes, and a...
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