Coco the Robot Rolls Along the Venice Boardwalk, Revolutionizing Delivery

In Venice Beach today, a self-driving robot named Coconut was seen traversing the boardwalk to make a delivery. Developed by Santa Monica-based Coco Robotics, this robot offers a sustainable and accessible method for on-demand deliveries including snacks, groceries, and household items. The service boasts a 15% service fee with no mandatory tipping, no minimum order requirement, and no concealed charges.
Zach Rash, Co-founder & CEO of Coco Robotics, emphasized the company's local roots and commitment to the community, especially highlighted during the pandemic. "Our goal was to utilize our expertise in robotics to support our community. We offer affordable, contact-free delivery and generate local employment by hiring residents to remotely manage the robots, ensuring responsible operations across neighborhoods," Rash explained.
For more details, visit [Coco Delivery](cocodelivery.com).
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[@migzz7976]

I saw Coco jamming down the street the other day, I think she finally figured out her routine…put a smile on my face

[@SurfNweb-408]

Let’s see this go down skid row see how far it gets

[@WCoast_]

It should have a mini cowbell so people hear it coming

[@jaybarnacles4846]

If this is harsh I'm sorry but I kinda wanted to see daisy interact with this robot.

[@JamesCrisp-iq4cs]

She is too lazy to fool with it

[@MIck-M]

I can see her wanting to ride it 🙂

[@TheBlackbelair]

Well, I was expecting to see who received their order!

[@unknownuserbutnotabuser]

nah man it probably aint even loaded its just roamin around advertising for itself HOPING SOMEBODY WILL CALL THEM

[@johnruvolis874]

This is so amusing to watch. Remember the Little Red Wagon of the olden days ?

[@lugnutla]

I've seen a bunch lately on Westwood blvd. Looks like a parade of Cocos!

[@unknownuserbutnotabuser]

somewhere a bike courier is bawling his or her eyes out

[@fluffles9591]

This robot can solve hunger

[@migzz7976]

Certainly and also deliver to elderly and handicap citizens!

[@fluffles9591]

@@migzz7976 sadly its only going to someone already with a bunch of money and is not helping anyone like always

[@therichlife8657]

Did someone finally come and get their food?

[@unknownuserbutnotabuser]

its empty just roamin

[@PauloHernandezXD]

The only way I'd trust one of these to deliver my items; if its encased in a durable polymer casing, with stun batons & mace/dye spray nozzles to deter thieves & vandals from tampering or trying to F with it, lol

[@JasonWingate-nl7jd]

I’ve seen those around town, I wonder if anyone has tried to hijack one?

[@High12083]

It had been few times, saw it on one KZbin channel, it nothing but disaster

[@High12083]

Those rebot are unless, it saw them one one KZbin channel about them. They had one lady having sex with that thing, gross

[@MIck-M]

Robot tipping is just waiting to be a big thing among the youngun's probably.

[@DucatiQueen]

Your soggy sandwich will arrive in 4 hours and 26 minutes. Thank you for your order and please stay on the phone for a quick survey to receive a 25 cent credit towards your next order with us …… beep…….

[@PauloHernandezXD]

lol

[@Meofcourse27]

Poor Coco. He'll probably end up spending the night in one of the toilets.

[@That1Chick]

Probably has 360 degree cameras on it to “prevent theft or vandalism”, all while surveying citizens, who would never suspect it of being another tool in the invasion of or privacy.

[@peggy3670]

One thing i've noticed is no one ever smiles...

[@kixigvak]

That's the urban disease. As California beach towns were gradually taken over by big city folks, particularly from the East Coast, not interacting with other people became the rule.

[@deedeedavidson8193]

Maybe it will follow Daisey, lol..

[@drchickenbonenowison]

COCO!!!

[@Tammy121111]

IT LOOKED LOST

[@CrystleShadows]

It did look 👀lost 😵‍💫🚃 lol 🤣

[@thekid1597]

It wasn't lost it was astounded by all the faties it had to move around from 😳

[@CrystleShadows]

@@thekid1597 🤣lmao🤣

[@RoeVenturesLLC]

7:32 try food delivery coco is showing how easy it is

[@Allisonswonderland247]

I’m lost…..what’s its purpose?

[@rosaspanjol673]

What’s the purpose of Coco?

[@Alboalt]

You pass butter

[@jackwilson3121]

So, did someone pick up the order?

[@203blessings]

Haha I wanted to *see the final process too

[@Rocketfrog4755]

Is it delivering bike parks to the homeless in those bathrooms???

[@CarsandCats]

Just a matter of time before Daisy tries to ride it.

[@wizerdjuice9589]

Be stolen by the end of the week.

[@jackorsten3527]

J 3:04 3:04

[@nikkib78]

Wouldn't last an hour here with it being robbed or vandalised lol

[@burningunkle]

Anti Daisy enforce team

[@ledart]

CoCo壱? 🍛🍛🍛 雇用を増やすとは思えない⤵

[@nikkib78]

If that was here it would be robbed off the street 😂😂. Hes not very smooth is he, very jerky movements

[@fluffles9591]

Take the food

[@pinoygal6232]

Chuck it in the dumpster!

[@PauloHernandezXD]

LOL, that's not very friendly :( Robots Matter Too

[@kixigvak]

I think a guy on a bicycle makes more sense.

[@jimo3393]

A guy on a bike wants $20 an hour, health insurance , vacations, shows up late for work, and calls in sick and expects a tip.

[@johnnydelarosa8920]

Put air horns on it.

[@thekid1597]

It won't work, half the battle was trying to get out from behind the obese couple in the hoodies 😳