DoorDash is paying people to load its delivery robots. It points to a shortcoming of automation

DoorDash is paying gig workers to load restaurant orders into its Dot robots. Bloomberg/Getty Images DoorDash's Dot delivery robot can't physically pick up restaurant orders on its own. The company is paying gig workers to cover the final feet between restaurants and the robots. DoorDash said that it's offering the loading gigs to meet demand during busy times. DoorDash's delivery robots need a hand. Some workers in areas where DoorDash is using its Dot delivery robot are receiving offers t...