Food delivery robot caught in active SWAT operation
An autonomous DoorDash delivery robot, named Dot, entered the perimeter of an active SWAT operation in Chandler, Arizona, on June 15. Police officers issued verbal warnings for the robot to leave the scene, but it reportedly remained in the vicinity. During the operation, officers deployed a fla
By Erin Keller
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An autonomous DoorDash delivery robot, named Dot, entered the perimeter of an active SWAT operation in Chandler, Arizona, on June 15.
Police officers issued verbal warnings for the robot to leave the scene, but it reportedly remained in the vicinity.
During the operation, officers deployed a flash-bang device at a nearby residence while the robot was still present.
Police contacted DoorDash, which then sent a technician to remove the robot from the scene.
A DoorDash spokesperson stated that the robot “behaved as designed,” stopping and waiting safely while authorities managed the situation.