DoorDash unveils Dot, its autonomous robot built to deliver your food

DoorDash has introduced Dot, a compact autonomous delivery robot designed to transport food and small packages at speeds up to 20 mph. Dot is built to navigate roads, bike lanes, and sidewalks, standing under five feet tall and weighing 350 pounds. Its bright red, cartoonish design features LED eyes and a mouth that opens to reveal cargo space capable of holding up to six pizza boxes or 30 pounds of food, with customizable inserts like cupholders and coolers. Equipped with eight cameras, radar, and lidar sensors, Dot uses AI-driven navigation to optimize delivery routes. The robot also includes interactive features such as an LED text display, speakers, and a microphone for potential AI-powered customer interactions. DoorDash plans to roll out Dot to the Phoenix metropolitan area, serving its 1.6 million residents by the end of 2025. DoorDash’s entry into autonomous vehicle technology reflects its belief that food delivery will undergo a transformation similar to ride-hailing services, with robots handling the "first