DoorDash Expands Robot Deliveries to LA and Chicago: A Game-Changer for Urban Logistics

DoorDash, in partnership with Coco Robotics, has launched robot deliveries in Los Angeles and Chicago, marking a significant step towards sustainable and efficient urban logistics.

DoorDash is shaking things up in the urban delivery game by joining forces with Coco Robotics. Together, they’re rolling out sidewalk robots in Los Angeles and Chicago—because why not? This isn’t just a flashy gimmick; it’s a real solution for eligible customers, connecting them with a whopping 600+ merchants. And let’s not forget, these little guys are already pros, having nailed over 100,000 deliveries in Helsinki thanks to DoorDash’s sidekick, Wolt.

Harrison Shih, the big brain at DoorDash Labs, puts it perfectly: using a two-ton metal beast to deliver a couple of chicken sandwiches is, well, overkill. These robots? Zero emissions. They’re part of DoorDash’s ‘multimodal’ masterplan (fancy word alert) that also includes drones and good old-fashioned humans, all in the name of cutting costs and saving the planet. And if you’re into drones, their partnership with Wing is making waves in the US and Australia.

Sure, the rise of robots might have gig workers sweating, but you can’t argue with the perks: faster deliveries and a happier Earth. And DoorDash isn’t the only one betting on bots—Grubhub and Uber Eats are also jumping on the bandwagon. It’s clear the future of delivery is here, and it’s rolling (or flying) towards us fast.