Coco Robotics has hired a prominent UCLA professor to lead a new physical AI research lab, utilizing data from millions of miles of delivery robot operations to advance autonomy in navigation and decision-making. This move bridges academia and industry, positioning Coco to compete in autonomous delivery amid growing e-commerce demands.
Serve Robotics CEO Ali Kashani asserts that sidewalk delivery robots offer greater profitability than robotaxis due to simpler regulations, scalable short-distance operations, and partnerships like DoorDash. With over 100,000 deliveries and plans for 2,000 robots, Serve aims to transform last-mile logistics. Challenges include urban obstacles, but the potential for cost reductions is significant.
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