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Jersey City Welcomes Coco, a Zero-Emission Delivery Robot
The 100-pound autonomous vehicle brings food and groceries to doorsteps across the Heights neighborhood.
Apr. 16, 2026 at 6:19pm
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Coco, Jersey City's new zero-emission delivery robot, navigates the city's sidewalks at night, illuminated by its advanced sensors and cybernetic hardware.Jersey City TodayA 100-pound delivery robot named Coco has debuted in Jersey City's Heights neighborhood as part of a pilot program. Coco, an autonomous vehicle designed by California-based Coco Robotics, partners with local businesses to deliver pizza, food, and groceries via Uber Eats at a lower cost than human delivery. Officials say the pilot could reduce traffic, cut emissions, and potentially expand across North and South Jersey.
Why it matters
The introduction of Coco in Jersey City represents an innovative approach to sustainable and efficient urban delivery. By utilizing autonomous robots, the city aims to alleviate traffic congestion, reduce carbon emissions, and provide a more affordable delivery option for local businesses and residents.
The details
Coco is equipped with sensors and AI navigation to safely navigate sidewalks at speeds up to 5 mph, avoiding obstacles and people. The robot can carry up to four grocery bags or 10 extra-large pizza boxes. Coco has already partnered with around 50 restaurants, grocery stores, and other businesses in the Heights neighborhood to facilitate deliveries. Customers can order through Uber Eats and choose the robot delivery option, which is more affordable than human delivery.
- Coco the robot delivery service launched in Jersey City's Heights neighborhood in April 2026.
The players
Coco Robotics
The California-based company that designed and deployed the Coco delivery robot in Jersey City.
Zach Rash
The CEO and founder of Coco Robotics, the company behind the delivery robot.
What they’re saying
“These deliveries are only going a few miles across the city, so it doesn't make sense to be doing these with cars. We built a much better way to do it.”
— Zach Rash, CEO and Founder, Coco Robotics
“We can be really helpful to the local businesses, reducing the cost of delivery, and especially in places that have the kind of density like Jersey City, we can help decongest the roads and move more deliveries to more sustainable and safer transport methods like the Coco robot.”
— Zach Rash, CEO and Founder, Coco Robotics
What’s next
Coco plans to expand its delivery service to additional neighborhoods in Jersey City in the near future, and the company is also exploring opportunities to bring the robots to other parts of North and South Jersey.
The takeaway
The introduction of Coco, a zero-emission delivery robot, in Jersey City's Heights neighborhood showcases the city's commitment to sustainable transportation and innovative solutions to address urban challenges such as traffic congestion and environmental impact.
