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Arrive AI and LifeSpan Pharmacy Announce Letter of Intent to Explore Autonomous Drone Pharmacy Delivery Program
The program would pair licensed drone carriers with Arrive Points to bring secure, autonomous pharmacy delivery to Indianapolis-area patients INDIANAPOLIS, August 4, 2026 (Newswire.com) - Arrive AI (NASDAQ:ARAI), an autonomous delivery network company built around patented, AI-powered Arrive Points, today announced it has signed a letter of intent ("LOI") with LifeSpan Pharmacy, LLC, an Indianapolis-based pharmacy provider, to explore a collaborative program to develop and deploy an autonomous, drone-based pharmacy delivery network. Under the terms of the LOI, the parties intend to pursue a phased approach. The initial phase is expected to include a live demonstration flight from LifeSpan Pharmacy's facility to a nearby recipient, delivering actual pharmaceuticals and validating the delivery corridor. Subsequent phases, subject to mutual agreement, would progress through pilot corridor buildout, expansion across priority delivery zones, and potential full deployment supporting on-demand, autonomous pharmacy delivery across LifeSpan's service area. "Traditional pharmacy delivery faces well-documented constraints, manual routing, traffic delays, variable staffing, and rising patient expectations," said Dan O'Toole, Founder and CEO of Arrive AI. "LifeSpan Pharmacy is uniquely positioned to lead a transition to a faster, smarter delivery model, and we are committed to providing the infrastructure and expertise to make that possible." Arrive AI's platform pairs licensed drone carriers with the Arrive Point, a smart, secure receiving station deployed at each destination site. The Arrive Point handles identity verification, chain of custody, temperature protection, and recipient notification, enabling end-to-end autonomous delivery with minimal human intervention. Arrive AI does not manufacture drones; instead, the company provides the software intelligence and physical infrastructure that make autonomous delivery operationally viable at scale. The parties also intend to explore how autonomous ground robots, operating in coordination with Arrive Point stations, could extend this delivery model into additional pharmacy use cases, including intra-facility medication transport, controlled-substance delivery with chain-of-custody logging, medical supply restocking between locations, and specimen logistics. "LifeSpan is proud to help advance the future of pharmaceutical care. Embracing innovative technology like autonomous drone delivery allows us to deliver medications faster, more accurately, and more securely while keeping patient care at the center of everything we do. We appreciate Arrive AI's partnership in helping shape the future of pharmacy logistics," said Matt Balla, R.Ph., Vice President of Pharmacy, LifeSpan Pharmacy. The LOI is non-binding. The parties intend to collaborate in good faith on program planning, site assessment, and regulatory pathway coordination to determine whether to proceed toward a definitive agreement governing deployment of the program. About Arrive AI Arrive AI (NASDAQ:ARAI) is building the infrastructure for autonomous logistics through a network of intelligent delivery endpoints that enable secure, asynchronous exchange of goods. The company's platform supports drones, ground robotics, and human couriers, solving the "last inch of the last-mile" challenge across logistics, healthcare, and enterprise delivery. About LifeSpan Pharmacy, LLC LifeSpan Pharmacy, LLC, a division of CarDon & Associates, is an Indiana-based pharmacy providing safe, reliable medication services to skilled nursing, assisted living, rehabilitation, senior living and other healthcare communities. Through advanced pharmacy technology, clinical expertise, and personalized support, LifeSpan Pharmacy delivers comprehensive medication management solutions that improve accuracy, efficiency, and continuity of care. Forward-Looking Statements This news release and statements of Arrive AI's management in connection with this release or related events may contain "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements relate to future events and expected business and financial performance and often include words such as "expects," "anticipates," "intends," "plans," "believes," "potential," "will," "should," "could," "would," "optimistic," or "may," and similar expressions. These statements are based on information available as of the date of this release and reflect management's current views and assumptions. They are not guarantees of future performance and involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties, and other factors that may be beyond the company's control. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date of this release. Potential investors should review Arrive AI's Registration Statement and other filings, including risk factors, available at the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission website at www.sec.gov (http://www.sec.gov/). Arrive AI undertakes no obligation to update forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances after the date of this release, except as required by law.
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Arrive AI, LifeSpan Plan Drone Pharmacy Delivery Program
Arrive AI Inc. is a developmental technology company. The Company focuses on designing and implementing a commercially viable smart mailbox and platform system for smart, secure, and seamless exchange of packages, goods, supplies, food, and medications between people, through the use of robots and drones. Its patented autonomous last mile platform, Arrive Point, enables secure, efficient delivery to and from a smart, artificial intelligence (AI)-powered mailbox-whether by drone, ground robot, or human courier. The platform provides real-time tracking, smart logistics alerts, and advanced chain-of-custody controls to support shippers, delivery services, and autonomous networks. By combining artificial intelligence with autonomous technology, it makes the exchange of goods between people, robots, and drones frictionless and convenient. Its system integrates with smart home devices such as doorbells, lighting, and security systems to streamline the entire last-mile delivery experience.
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Arrive AI signed a Letter of Intent with LifeSpan Pharmacy to develop autonomous drone-based pharmacy delivery in Indianapolis. The phased program will use AI-powered Arrive Points as smart receiving stations, enabling secure end-to-end autonomous deliveries with identity verification, chain of custody tracking, and temperature protection for pharmaceuticals.
Arrive AI (NASDAQ:ARAI) announced on August 4, 2026, that it has signed a Letter of Intent with LifeSpan Pharmacy, LLC to explore a collaborative program for autonomous drone-based pharmacy delivery in Indianapolis
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. The partnership aims to address traditional pharmacy delivery constraints including manual routing, traffic delays, variable staffing, and rising patient expectations by deploying an autonomous last-mile platform built around AI-powered Arrive Points1
.The Letter of Intent outlines a phased deployment strategy beginning with a live demonstration flight from LifeSpan Pharmacy's facility to a nearby recipient, delivering actual pharmaceuticals and validating the delivery corridor
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. Subsequent phases would progress through pilot corridor buildout, expansion across priority delivery zones, and potential full deployment supporting on-demand pharmacy deliveries across LifeSpan's service area1
. Dan O'Toole, Founder and CEO of Arrive AI, stated that "LifeSpan Pharmacy is uniquely positioned to lead a transition to a faster, smarter delivery model"1
.Arrive AI's platform pairs licensed drone carriers with the Arrive Point, a smart receiving station deployed at each destination site
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. These smart mailboxes handle identity verification, chain of custody, temperature protection, and recipient notification, enabling secure end-to-end autonomous deliveries with minimal human intervention1
. The platform provides real-time tracking, smart logistics alerts, and advanced chain-of-custody controls to support shippers, delivery services, and autonomous networks2
. Arrive AI does not manufacture drones but instead provides the software intelligence and physical infrastructure that make autonomous delivery operationally viable at scale1
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The parties intend to explore how autonomous ground robots, operating in coordination with Arrive Point stations, could extend the delivery model into additional pharmacy use cases
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. Potential applications include intra-facility medication transport, controlled-substance delivery with chain-of-custody logging, medical supply restocking between locations, and specimen logistics1
. This multi-modal approach positions Arrive AI to address diverse pharmaceutical logistics challenges beyond traditional last-mile delivery.Matt Balla, R.Ph., Vice President of Pharmacy at LifeSpan Pharmacy, emphasized that "embracing innovative technology like autonomous drone delivery allows us to deliver medications faster, more accurately, and more securely while keeping patient care at the center of everything we do"
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. LifeSpan Pharmacy serves skilled nursing, assisted living, rehabilitation, and senior living communities across Indiana1
. If the program advances beyond the non-binding Letter of Intent, Indianapolis could become a proving ground for autonomous pharmacy delivery at scale, potentially influencing how medications reach patients in similar healthcare settings nationwide. The parties will collaborate on program planning, site assessment, and regulatory pathway coordination to determine whether to proceed toward a definitive agreement1
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