An autonomous DoorDash delivery robot overstayed its welcome last week in Arizona when it entered the perimeter of an active SWAT operation and reportedly refused to leave.
The fully electric, compact robot, known as Dot, was en route to complete a food delivery in Chandler on June 15 as police investigated a possible weapons-related incident near Ray Road and Hamilton Street, 12 News reports. It approached and drove through the scene where officers were responding to the situation.
Video from the scene obtained by the local news station shows the device attempting to move through the area despite repeated verbal warnings from law enforcement to turn back. During the operation, officers also deployed a flash-bang device at a nearby residence as Dot remained in the vicinity, according to 12 News…