'We had to get out of the way': The backlash over delivery robots
Autonomous delivery robots are becoming increasingly common in cities worldwide, sparking a debate over sidewalk safety and urban space. Residents in cities like Chicago are pushing back, citing concerns about pedestrian obstruction and calling for stricter regulations.
Why it matters
The conflict highlights the growing friction between rapid technological deployment in urban environments and the need for public safety and infrastructure regulation.
Share Save Add as preferred on Google Emma Woollacott Technology reporter AFP via Getty Images Delivery robots are now a common sight in some cities around the world The first time Chicago resident John Roberts saw a delivery robot trundling down the sidewalk on his street he was impressed.
The article balances the companies' claims of efficiency with the valid concerns of residents and local authorities.
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