NhylX t1_irkoega wrote on October 9, 2022 at 12:08 AM

Reply to comment by Minus_the_details in Amazon's Scout robot appears to have made its last delivery by MicroSofty88

In a world where this happens https://www.cnn.com/2015/08/03/us/hitchbot-robot-beheaded-philadelphia-feat this thing didn't stand a chance.

Saltywinterwind t1_irkvfok wrote on October 9, 2022 at 1:04 AM

I love that lil robot who made it all a cross Canada with the help of tons of people to try to make it in America and got robbed and murdered in Philly lol it’s almost poetic

BanditSixActual t1_irkxfd7 wrote on October 9, 2022 at 1:21 AM

The City of Brotherly Love.

Saltywinterwind t1_irl0awt wrote on October 9, 2022 at 1:44 AM

Gino’s is better and someone has to say it

Caveman108 t1_irl6zje wrote on October 9, 2022 at 2:40 AM

They’re both for tourists, real Philadelphians eat Nick’s.

Saltywinterwind t1_irpii64 wrote on October 10, 2022 at 1:19 AM

Nice thanks. If I’m ever in Philly I’ll remember

Caffeine_Monster t1_irlxft2 wrote on October 9, 2022 at 7:22 AM

It'll work eventually. The robots need enough smarts / maneuverability to be able to avoid danger or outpace violent pedestrians.

As is the current units are too slow and passive because they can't assess their environment very well.

what595654 t1_irt9we5 wrote on October 10, 2022 at 9:34 PM

Uhhh. No. You dont want autonomous robots that are faster or stronger than humans in public settings.

Caffeine_Monster t1_irtjf4s wrote on October 10, 2022 at 10:46 PM

Not stronger. And they would have to stay lightweight.

But faster would be fine fine if used at sensible times (i.e. to avoid danger itself or a person).