Huan Qiu Wang Zi Xun·2025-10-01 02:59Core Insights - DoorDash has launched a new delivery robot named "Dot" to enhance its delivery services [1][3] - The robot is designed to improve efficiency in response to the increasing complexity of the business [3] Product Features - Dot is a four-wheeled autonomous robot standing approximately 1.37 meters tall, equipped with 8 external cameras, 1 internal camera, 4 low-cost radars, and 3 high-resolution LIDARs for environmental perception [3] - The robot's size is only one-tenth that of a regular car, allowing it to navigate through doorways and driveways while being able to carry up to six large pizza boxes with a maximum load of 13.6 kilograms [3] - An intelligent weighing feature has been introduced, which accurately weighs orders and detects missing items, reducing complaint rates for missing items by up to 30% [3] Strategic Context - DoorDash has shown a strong interest in advanced technologies, previously testing drone deliveries and collaborating with Coco Robotics for sidewalk delivery [3] - The need for advanced technologies like autonomous driving is driven by the ongoing expansion and increasing complexity of DoorDash's operations [3]