DoorDash Expands Robot Delivery in the US with Coco: A Smarter, Greener Way to Get Your Food

DoorDash teams up with Coco to roll out sidewalk robot deliveries in Los Angeles and Chicago. Discover how this tech reshapes food delivery.
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DoorDash Expands Robot Delivery in the US with Coco: A Smarter, Greener Way to Get Your Food
DoorDash is stepping up its delivery game—and I’ve been closely following its latest innovation. After quietly piloting sidewalk robot deliveries abroad with its Wolt arm, DoorDash is now rolling out these futuristic bots in the US. Powered by a partnership with Coco, this move is more than just a novelty—it’s a bold shift toward multi-modal, sustainable delivery.  Image: DoorDash Coco Robots Are Rolling in LA and Chicago Right now, if you’re ordering food in Los Angeles or Chicago, there’s a chance it might arrive in a cute, icebox-looking robot. Nearly 600 merchants are already using this service. These Coco robots, developed for efficient sidewalk navigation, are becoming a familiar sight—and they’re doing more than just turning heads. DoorDash Labs’ senior director Harrison Shih summed it up best: “Not every delivery needs a 2-ton car just to deliver two chicken sandwiches.” I couldn’t agree more. These compact bots are a perfect fit for quick, short-range deliveries that would otherw…