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DoorDash launches delivery robot Dot

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October 10, 2025

DoorDash has launched Dot, a delivery robot that can navigate roads, bike lanes and sidewalks.

Dot was developed by DoorDash Labs, according to a press release.

At one-tenth the size of a car, Dot, which features an all-electric design, can reach speeds of up to 20 mph.

"Dot is the latest step forward in our ongoing work to build the world's most comprehensive delivery ecosystem. We're launching this program in the greater Phoenix metro area, marking the beginning of our commercial deployment and paving the way for future expansion into multiple new markets," stated the release.

Dot is being deployed in an early access program in Tempe and Mesa, Arizona.

"You don't always need a full-sized car to deliver a tube of toothpaste or pack of diapers. That's the insight behind Dot," Stanley Tang, co-founder and head of DoorDash Labs, said in the release.. "The breakthrough wasn't just making it autonomous, but in making it reliable and efficient to serve the needs of local businesses and consumers. Dot is purpose-built for the millions of deliveries we facilitate every day. It is small enough to navigate doorways and driveways, fast enough to maintain food quality, and smart enough to optimize the best routes for delivery. Every design decision, from its compact size to its speed to the sensor suite, came from analyzing billions of deliveries on our global platform and understanding what actually moves the needle for merchants and consumers."