DoorDash has entered a multi-year partnership with Serve Robotics to implement sidewalk delivery robots for food deliveries in Los Angeles. This collaboration is part of DoorDash's strategy to diversify its delivery methods, following the recent launch of its own autonomous delivery bot, Dot, which can navigate both roads and sidewalks. The partnership aims to fill a gap in last-mile delivery, particularly in dense suburban areas, where Dot can operate effectively within a three to five-mile range. DoorDash's VP of autonomy, Ashu Rege, emphasized the need for innovative delivery solutions to accommodate the company's growing customer base. The initiative reflects a trend among delivery companies to explore autonomous technologies, with DoorDash aiming to manufacture Dot at scale to enhance its service offerings.