Sidewalk delivery robots are cute and cool, but pilot tests in four U.S. cities found that it takes more than smart technology for a successful deployment.
A Kiwibot delivery robot trying to cross Michigan Ave. in Detroit. Photo courtesy of the city of Detroit
The pilots were slightly different in each city, but they shared common objectives: learn about the technology, educate the public, and collaborate with private businesses to refine robot deliveries.In Pittsburgh, for example, robots had difficulty navigating rough sidewalks with overgrown bushes.Longer crossing times and accessible curbs would help everyone, not just robots, says Lilian Coral, director of Knight’s national strategy and technology innovation program.
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