Last-Mile Logistics

DoorDash has unveiled “Dot,” an autonomous delivery robot designed to revolutionize last-mile logistics. Dot travels up to 20 mph carrying 30-pound payloads. Currently being tested in Phoenix, Arizona, Dot uses eight cameras and LiDAR to navigate complex environments. DoorDash is also introducing a “smart scale” to improve order accuracy. This move signifies DoorDash’s commitment to automation and enhancing customer experience in the competitive delivery market.

SF Express is partnering with public transit in China to optimize last-mile delivery. By establishing distribution points in bus stations, like the new Chengdu service, delivery times are reduced by an average of 30 minutes. The station aims to handle over 2,000 packages daily, servicing a wide area. In Zhengzhou, SF Express is piloting using idle bus capacity for overnight package transport. Automation and integrated logistics hubs are further enhancing efficiency and coverage, suggesting a broader integration of logistics into urban infrastructure.