DoorDash and Coco Robotics have expanded their sidewalk robot delivery service to select US markets, following a successful pilot programme with Wolt in Helsinki, Finland.
The deliveries are now operational in Los Angeles and Chicago, with almost 600 merchants participating, allowing customers to opt for an emissions-free robot delivery via the DoorDash app.
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The expansion is part of DoorDash’s strategy to enhance last-mile logistics and create a sustainable, multi-modal delivery platform that includes Dashers [the company’s team of delivery workers], drones and autonomous robots.
Coco’s fleet of 1,000 emissions-free delivery robots has been active in Los Angeles since 2020, and has now extended its services to Chicago, Miami and Helsinki.
During the initial pilot phase with DoorDash, Coco completed more than 100,000 deliveries.
DoorDash Labs senior director Harrison Shih stated: “Not every delivery needs a 2-ton car just to deliver two chicken sandwiches. We believe the future of delivery will be multi-modal, and we’re thrilled to partner with Coco to expand sidewalk robot deliveries that complement the Dasher network as we continue to enhance the DoorDash experience for customers and merchants.”
DoorDash aims to diversify its delivery methods by using a mix of human couriers, drones and robots to address growing demand, reduce expenses and cut emissions.
Coco Robotics co-founder and CEO Zach Rash added: “We’re excited to expand our partnership with DoorDash, combining Coco’s AI robocourier platform with DoorDash’s national scale and reach. This collaboration marks an important step forward in reshaping urban delivery in the US, starting with Los Angeles and Chicago, to offer merchants and customers a reliable, sustainable, and delightful delivery experience.”
Domino’s Pizza is also working on a pilot to offer pizzas on the DoorDash marketplace in the US.
