Uber Eats has announced its plans to launch food delivery using self-driving robots in select parts of Tokyo starting this Wednesday. The company anticipates that this service will help alleviate staff shortages.

A compact six-wheel robot will be introduced to two restaurants located in Tokyo’s Nihonbashi district.

Customers placing food orders will need to retrieve their meals from the robot stationed at the entrance of their building.

Uber Eats highlights that the robot is capable of operating even in rainy conditions, a time when the availability of delivery contractors typically diminishes. The company intends to gradually expand the service to additional areas as part of its efforts to enhance efficiency.

Japan marks the second location where Uber Eats is introducing its robot delivery service, following its rollout in the United States.