A viral video shows roughly a dozen Coco Robotics delivery robots swarming a Chicago sidewalk near Lincoln Park, raising wheelchair access concerns.

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Vancouver city councillors have approved a six-month pilot program to test food delivery robots in the downtown and Kitsilano neighbourhoods starting this fall. The initiative, run by U.S.-based Serve Robotics, aims to reduce emissions and explore automated 'last mile' delivery solutions. While proponents highlight the energy efficiency of the electrically powered robots and their potential to lower delivery costs, some councillors and experts caution that proper oversight is essential. Concerns include pedestrian safety, accessibility for people with disabilities, and potential impacts on current delivery workers. Serve Robotics has operated similar robots in Los Angeles since 2019 and conducted a short trial in Vancouver in 2022. The robots navigate autonomously but can request human intervention when needed. The pilot will allow the city to gather data to inform future policies, working alongside the provincial government, which regulates sidewalk and street use. Vancouver officials emphasise the importance of setting clear rules to ensure the robots operate safely and responsibly, noting the experiences of other cities like Toronto, where delivery robots were banned due to hazards. The trial also raises broader questions about automation and its effects on entry-level employment in the food delivery sector.

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Drivers across the US are being upstaged by cutsey delivery robots as companies like Coco and Serve Robotics expand their operations.

Chicago Alderman Daniel La Spata prohibited robotics delivery companies from expanding into his Ward following intense community feedback.

“Chicago sidewalks are for people, not delivery robots,” so says a petition that seeks to rid the city’s streets of the wheel-based contraptions. Two robot companies — Coco and Serve — are operating...

“Chicago sidewalks are for people, not #deliveryrobots,” so says a petition that seeks to rid the city’s streets of the wheel-based contraptions. Two robot companies — #Coco and Serve — are operating the diminutive #robots on Chicago sidewalks, transporting meals to customers. Launched in November, the online petition currently has more than 1,200 signatures […] The post These delivery robots are getting a cool reception in Chicago appeared first on Digital Trends.