DoorDash is bringing its autonomous delivery robot, Dot, to Salt Lake City to test how the technology handles rain and snow, FOX 13 News Utah (KSTU) reported.
The pilot program aims to move the robotic system beyond its current reliance on perfect weather conditions. By testing in harsher environments, the company hopes to expand the utility of its delivery fleet to more days of the year.
“By piloting Dot in rain and snow in Salt Lake City, we’re building the safety case and operational knowledge needed to expand this technology responsibly — not just to more cities, but to more days of the year when people need it most,” said Ashu Rege, DoorDash VP of Autonomy.
DoorDash has started a new pilot program for its delivery robots in Salt Lake City with the goal of training the robots to deliver through different weather conditions. Learn more: https://t.co/7qsidDiNMW pic.twitter.com/QyS0sWTccV
The robot uses a suite of sensors, including cameras and radars, to move safely across suburban walkways and city streets. While the current iteration of Dot is limited by environmental factors, this new testing phase focuses on the technical resilience required for unpredictable climates.
The hardware is designed for efficiency and environmental impact. Each robot can operate for up to six hours on a single charge and produces zero emissions during its delivery rounds.
The deployment follows a long tradition of reliable delivery services, though the method of transit is shifting from human couriers to autonomous units. The company appears to be drawing inspiration from the long-standing postal service creed regarding service through all weather conditions.
A start date for the Salt Lake City pilot program has not been released.
🎶 Video killed the radio star… could DOT kill the DoorDash driver gig? Meet DOT, DoorDash’s small, electric delivery robot. Here’s what to know about the Salt Lake City test: • Up to 8 robots are allowed in the test area⁰• They can travel on sidewalks, street shoulders… pic.twitter.com/C8hYdj0Yxq
DoorDash was testing its autonomous delivery robot, Dot, on Salt Lake City streets, sidewalks and painted bike lanes.https://t.co/DcXpm3ZnRe
Walmart Drone deliveries are dropping in Utah in 2027 as well … pic.twitter.com/WF2DQGMxy5
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