Earlier this week, DoorDash unveiled its own new autonomous robot called Dot. The company says it’s part of its goal to have a “hybrid” model for deliveries going forward. It’s the latest sign of a renewed interest in the industry of delivery robots after years of challenges. WIRED’s Aarian Marshall joins us to discuss why this matters for all of us, whether we’re ordering in or not.

Mentioned in this episode:DoorDash’s New Delivery Robot Rolls Out Into the Big, Cruel World by Aarian Marshall and Boone AshworthThis Food-Delivery Robot Wants to Share the Bike Lane by Alex Davies

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