The Coco 1, left, alongside the new Coco 2 (Next-Gen), right, at the Coco Robotics headquarters in Venice. Coco Robotics, a UCLA-born startup that’s deployed more than 1,000 bots across the country, unveiled its next-generation machines on Thursday. Zach Rash, co-founder and CEO of Coco, opens the top of the new Coco 2 (Next-Gen) at the Coco Robotics headquarters in Venice. The new Coco 2 (Next-Gen) drives along the sidewalk at the Coco Robotics headquarters in Venice. The partnership allows Coco bots to deliver fresh groceries, electronics and household essentials as well as hot prepared meals.

Source: Los Angeles Times February 28, 2026 23:00 UTC