Campus Robots Are Out

Those quirky food delivery robots rolling around UW-Madison? They’re officially gone, as Starship Technologies pulls out of all U.S. campuses to focus on grocery delivery and overseas expansion. Once a pandemic lifesaver for contactless meals, the bots struggled to stay relevant as students returned to campus — citing extra fees, limited menus, and the simple fact that dining halls were just more practical. While many didn’t miss the service, students did admit they’ll miss the robots’ fun, lighthearted vibe. The university isn’t giving up on campus delivery — they’re already exploring smarter, more student-friendly options. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/447ec03509e939d8