Tag: last‑mile logistics

DoorDash has begun rolling out its autonomous delivery robot, called Dot, in the Phoenix area. The five‑foot‑tall, electric robot can travel up to 20 mph on roads, bike lanes and sidewalks, carry up to 30 pounds of food, and travel about five miles on a single charge. Dot is equipped with multiple cameras and sensors that help it navigate complex urban environments. While DoorDash highlights the robot’s potential to complement human couriers, industry observers note the many real‑world obstacles the robot must overcome, from crowded sidewalks to interactions with pedestrians and wheelchair users. Leggi di più

DoorDash has begun a limited rollout of its autonomous delivery robot, called Dot, in the Phoenix area. The five‑foot‑tall, electric robot can travel up to 20 mph on sidewalks, bike lanes and roads, carrying up to 30 pounds of food for a range of about five miles per charge. Designed with cameras, sensors and expressive blue eyes, Dot is intended to complement human Dashers as part of DoorDash’s broader “Autonomous Delivery Platform.” The launch reflects DoorDash’s push into robotics despite mixed results for other companies in the delivery‑bot space. Leggi di più