Singaporeans flocked to food delivery after it was announced that dining-in was prohibited during Circuit Breaker. Today, despite being allowed to dine-in at restaurants in larger groups, the habit of ordering food online and having it delivered to the doorstep is likely to stay. According to research firm Statista, Singapore’s revenue in the online food delivery segment is expected to amount to US$541 million this year, a 16% increase compared to 2020. Challenges are already emerging from the surge in demand, with a limited pool of riders being one of the most prominent ones. Below, we explore the potential of food delivery bot as a solution to this issue – and its broader implications on consumers, businesses, and delivery riders. What Does A Food Delivery Bot Do? How Much Are Its Delivery Costs? FoodBot is the first self-driving outdoor delivery robot. It was conceptualised and subsequently launched by student start-up...