DoorDash Introduces Dot, a Commercial Autonomous Delivery Robot, to Boost Local Commerce

DoorDash has unveiled Dot, a commercial autonomous delivery robot designed for local commerce. Dot can navigate bike lanes, roads, and sidewalks and reaches speeds of up to 20 mph. It's engineered for safety and integrates with DoorDash's Autonomous Delivery Platform, which optimizes deliveries across different methods, including drones and Dashers. The platform is designed to streamline handoffs and lay the groundwork for more reliable deliveries as autonomy scales.