Why Coco 2 trended in Q2 2026

Coco used the quarter to address one of sidewalk delivery's quieter problems: the robots themselves are obstacles. In a partnership with BlindSquare, Coco began streaming real-time sidewalk-hazard data to visually impaired pedestrians across its operating cities, turning its fleet's sensing into an accessibility feed rather than only a delivery tool.

The move is as much about social license as technology. Sidewalk robots have drawn criticism for crowding pedestrians, and blind and low-vision users are among the most affected; sharing hazard data is a direct response to that concern.

Whether it changes public acceptance is the open question. The partnership is a goodwill and safety signal; its impact depends on how many users the BlindSquare integration reaches and whether cities weigh it in permitting decisions.