What might a robot be capable of? Well, sometimes it can grab a glass, only to accidentally tip it over, drenching itself, triggering a short circuit, and ultimately derailing a student’s carefully constructed research project.

What can Uber Eats do? Quite a lot, like stepping in when you’re racing against the clock, making sure your groceries arrive at your doorstep before the clock strikes midnight.

Uber Eats offers late-night and even 24-hour food delivery services in many areas, depending on local restaurant hours and driver availability. In some cities, deliveries can continue well past midnight, with certain restaurants operating until 2 a.m. or later.