One of the leading startups for delivery robotics is merging with a chip manufacturer. But, why?

‍What’s happening:‍

• Berkeley, California based autonomous robotics company Kiwibot has merged with Taiwanese chip manufacturing company AUTO Mobility Solutions
  

Why it matters:‍

• AUTO Mobility Solutions is one of the leading chip manufacturing companies focused on artificial intelligence powered robotics
  
• By leveraging AUTO Mobility’s innovative chips, Kiwibot will be able to improve the efficiency of their robotics and expand their capabilities for autonomous deliveries into new, more complex environments
  

By the numbers:‍

• Kiwibot has successfully completed more than 200,000 food deliveries on college campuses in the United States
  

Going deeper:‍

• Kiwibot and AUTO Mobility Solutions have also announced they are in the process of co-developing a new chip that is purpose built for autonomous deliveries to further encrypt customers private data and reduce the risk of cyberattacks
  
• If successful, this new chip could represent a significant breakthrough in enhancing privacy capabilities in autonomous robotics

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