DoorDash robots headed for Fremont streets

"The little red four-wheeled delivery vehicle is expected to operate near Fremont's Downtown and City Center, an area centrally located near a high density of restaurants, apartments and other businesses in the city. Manufactured by Sonic Manufacturing Technologies in Fremont, DoorDash Dot can travel up to 20 miles per hour. It has built-in cup holders and enough cargo space to fit an extra-large pizza and a case of water."

"Gabriel Ureno, owner of El Rodeo restaurant, said being part of the inaugural delivery services was 'really exciting,' and called it 'absolutely something different.' 'Everybody here was excited for something new here in Fremont,' Ureno said. 'I was excited. I've never seen that before.'"

"Fremont Mayor Raj Salwan said in a statement that he is 'proud' to partner with DoorDash to bring the new delivery robots to the city. Because they are manufactured in Fremont, he called the technology a 'homegrown success story' and a 'technological milestone.' 'This collaboration reflects Fremont's leadership in advanced manufacturing and robotics innovation.'"

DoorDash Dot is a small red autonomous delivery vehicle manufactured by Sonic Manufacturing Technologies in Fremont, capable of traveling up to 20 miles per hour. The robot features built-in cup holders and cargo space sufficient for large pizzas and beverages. It made its debut during Fremont Restaurant Week on March 5, with an official summer launch anticipated. The vehicle will operate in Fremont's Downtown and City Center, areas with high concentrations of restaurants, apartments, and businesses. Local restaurant owner Gabriel Ureno expressed enthusiasm about the service, expecting it to attract customers. Mayor Raj Salwan praised the initiative as a homegrown technological milestone reflecting Fremont's leadership in advanced manufacturing and robotics innovation.

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