The City of Riverside, California, is introducing an autonomous delivery robot service to enhance services for residents and small businesses through a partnership with DoorDash Labs.
As part of this initiative, DoorDash Labs and the City’s Economic Development Team are also exploring an innovation hub in Riverside. According to the City, this collaboration continues to expand Riverside’s leadership in innovation, automation, and next-generation logistics, while building upon the City’s thriving Green Technology Hub and commitment to sustainable smart-city growth.
Local infrastructure
Through this collaboration, Riverside is seeking to establish a model for the “thoughtful integration” of robotics and automation into local infrastructure, while setting a benchmark for cities across the country wishing to embrace next-generation technology responsibly and effectively.
“Riverside is leading the way in building a connected, innovative, and sustainable city,” mayor Patricia Lock Dawson said. “Our partnership with DoorDash Labs reflects our vision to attract cutting-edge technology that strengthens our local economy, supports small businesses, and improves quality of life for our residents.”
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