Chinese autonomous driving startup White Rhino has joined forces with Ele.me, Alibaba’s on-demand delivery platform, to introduce unmanned delivery vehicles across university campuses in China. This collaboration marks a significant step toward transforming last-mile logistics in educational institutions using advanced self-driving technology.
The project will leverage Level 4 autonomous driving capabilities, which allow vehicles to operate without human intervention in designated areas. By focusing on semi-closed environments like university campuses, the initiative aims to boost delivery efficiency, enhance user experience, and cater to the growing demand for contactless services—a trend that has accelerated in the wake of the pandemic.
The first rollout phase is ambitious, targeting 100 universities nationwide, laying the groundwork for one of the largest autonomous delivery networks of its kind in China.
White Rhino is no stranger to controlled settings. The company has already piloted its Level 4 technology in locations such as industrial parks and gated communities. However, this new partnership with Ele.me represents one of White Rhino’s most extensive commercial deployments so far, signaling a major milestone in bringing autonomous delivery closer to everyday users.
