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Food Delivery Robot Battles Flooded Streets in West Hollywood
The autonomous vehicle struggled to navigate through high water during heavy rainfall.
Published on Feb. 18, 2026
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A food delivery robot from Coco Robotics was spotted in West Hollywood on Monday, struggling to make its way through flooded streets caused by heavy rainfall. Video footage showed the small red robot attempting to move forward into the high water, but it was unclear if the autonomous vehicle was able to safely reach its destination.
Why it matters
This incident highlights the challenges that autonomous vehicles and delivery robots can face when navigating extreme weather conditions, like flash flooding. As cities continue to invest in and deploy more robotic delivery services, understanding how these systems perform in various environmental scenarios will be crucial.
The details
The video, captured by a local resident, showed the Coco Robotics delivery robot stuck at a street corner as it tried to drive through the flooded area. The robot kept moving forward but appeared to have difficulty making progress through the high water levels.
- The incident occurred on Monday, February 17, 2026 during heavy rainfall in West Hollywood.
The players
Coco Robotics
A company that develops autonomous delivery robots for food and other goods.
Mona Seresht
A West Hollywood resident who captured video of the delivery robot struggling in the flooded streets.
What’s next
As cities continue to invest in autonomous delivery services, this incident highlights the need for further testing and development to ensure these robots can reliably operate in diverse weather conditions.
The takeaway
This event underscores the challenges that autonomous vehicles, including delivery robots, can face when navigating extreme weather like heavy rainfall and flooding. As cities embrace these new technologies, ensuring their resilience in various environmental scenarios will be crucial.
