Coco Robotics' autonomous delivery bots can now deliver groceries and other everyday essentials in several Los Angeles neighborhoods through a partnership with DoorDash's online store, DashMart. Previously, these pink and orange robots, roughly the size of a large cooler, were primarily used for restaurant food deliveries in areas from Santa Monica to Silver Lake, and have completed over 500,000 zero-emission deliveries since their start as a dorm room project in 2020.
This expansion beyond restaurant deliveries signifies a significant growth in the role of delivery bots, allowing them to carry a wider range of items such as fresh groceries, cleaning products, and electronics from retailers like Target, Lowe’s, and Petco. Coco Robotics, which plans to deploy 10,000 more robots nationwide in 2026, operates hundreds of bots in Los Angeles and has ambitions for broader expansion across Los Angeles County.
The proliferation of these sidewalk bots has elicited mixed reactions from Angelenos. While some residents appreciate the convenience they offer and view them as a way to reduce traffic congestion and emissions, others have resorted to vandalizing the machines or interfering with their operation. Coco Robotics' CEO, Zach Rash, argues that the high demand for delivery services ensures their bots are not displacing human drivers and that they make deliveries more affordable. The company, which has raised significant fundin... download the app to read more
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