DoorDash introduces a cute delivery robot named Dot

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At the Dash Forward keynote, DoorDash has unveiled a cute electric delivery robot named Dot that was designed specifically for quick neighborhood trips. Dot is around one-tenth the size of a car, can move up to 20 mph and can navigate not just roads, but also bike lanes and sidewalks. It's small enough to fit through doorways and driveways and can help local businesses meet demand from people who prefer to shop from the comfort of their own homes. The robot was developed in-house by DoorDash Labs to integrate with the company's new Autonomous Delivery Platform, an AI dispatcher that matches orders with the best delivery method.

"You don’t always need a full-sized car to deliver a tube of toothpaste or pack of diapers," said Stanley Tang, the head of DoorDash Labs. "That’s the insight behind Dot." To start with, the company is launching an early access pr...

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