DoorDash & Coco Expand Robot Delivery in U.S.
Slice of Retail Team
04/14/2025
Key Highlights:
- Robot delivery now live in Los Angeles and Chicago
- Over 100,000 deliveries completed in pilot phase
- Nearly 600 merchants participating in U.S. rollout
- Supports DoorDash’s sustainable, multi-modal strategy
- Emissions-free delivery via Coco’s AI-powered robots
Source: Direct
Quotes
“ Not every delivery needs a 2-ton car just to deliver two chicken sandwiches.” ”
Harrison Shih, Senior Director at DoorDash Labs
Why This Matters:
The expanded partnership between DoorDash and Coco Robotics signals a pivotal evolution in last-mile logistics. By deploying AI-powered sidewalk robots in major urban centers, the companies are tackling key challenges in delivery efficiency, sustainability, and scalability. This move reflects a broader industry shift toward multi-modal logistics platforms that combine human drivers, robots, and drones to meet growing consumer demand while reducing environmental impact.
