SURREY, B.C. — Surrey City Hall recently hosted a live demonstration of an autonomous food delivery robot, giving city staff a firsthand look at how emerging technologies could operate safely in real-world urban environments.
The demonstration featured an autonomous delivery robot developed by Serve Robotics and was conducted through Surrey’s Urban Technology Test Lab, a city-led initiative that supports companies in testing and validating innovative solutions within Surrey.
According to the City of Surrey, the event allowed staff to observe how autonomous systems navigate public spaces, respond to environmental conditions, and interact safely with people and infrastructure.
City officials emphasized that the demonstration was strictly exploratory. It was not a pilot project, launch, or formal announcement related to future deployment of delivery robots in Surrey.
The Urban Technology Test Lab is designed to help the city evaluate new technologies while supporting innovation and economic development. It provides a controlled environment where companies can test products and services before potential real-world applications.
Surrey has positioned itself as a growing hub for urban innovation, with city officials frequently highlighting the importance of balancing technological advancement with public safety and community needs.
No decisions have been made regarding the future use of autonomous delivery robots in Surrey.
