Yango Group has kicked off a four-month pilot program for autonomous food delivery at Expo City Dubai, introducing AI-powered robots that offer a glimpse into the future of last-mile logistics. The initiative aims to enhance convenience for employees, residents, and visitors, while supporting Dubai’s broader smart city ambitions.

The electric, zero-emission robots will deliver meals from select restaurants to Expo City’s main office at Al Wasl Plaza. Operated through the Expo City Eats app, the service currently supports deliveries to the Al Wasl 3 building from four dining outlets.

Using high-definition maps and a suite of sensors, the robots navigate urban areas in real time, avoiding pedestrians, vehicles, and obstacles — even in low light or adverse weather. The bots independently plan their routes and adjust to dynamic conditions, quietly weaving through city environments with precision.

“We are thrilled to collaborate with Expo City Dubai on this pilot program,” said Nikita Gavrilov, Regional Head of Yango Tech Autonomy. “[The] clearly defined zones provide a perfectly controlled environment to safely and efficiently test autonomous technologies”.

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The trial is being conducted through Expo City’s Urban Lab, a city-wide innovation platform designed to test and scale technologies for sustainable, human-centric cities. “Urban Lab lowers barriers to innovation, rigorously testing solutions and preparing markets to adopt impactful, sustainable technologies,” said Dr. Amy Hochadel, Vice President – Urban Lab, Expo City Dubai.

If successful, the pilot will expand to include more restaurants and offer autonomous deliveries to all Expo City residents and businesses. The project also broadens the reach of Yango Tech — Yango Group’s B2B division — by adding to its portfolio of AI-powered enterprise solutions.

As autonomous food delivery becomes more viable, Expo City Dubai is positioning itself as a living testbed for innovation — where sustainability, mobility, and technology converge.