Between the delivery drones being tested, the self driving cars, and now little robots delivering meals in cities.... it seems like it wont be that long before those scenes in sci-fi movies/tv of droids/robots zipping all around will become a reality.
http://www.npr.org/sections/alltech.../hungry-call-your-neighborhood-delivery-robot
Each 35-pound bot is essentially a medium-sized cooler on six wheels, and drives at an average speed of about 4 miles per hour. It has lights and a tall, bright orange flag to make it more visible to pedestrians on the sidewalk. A smartphone app unlocks the shiny black lid to access the hollow, insulated holding area, and then automatically locks back into place.
Here in Washington, Starship has teamed up with Postmates, the online delivery service, and the robots already are completing deliveries around the city.
http://www.npr.org/sections/alltech.../hungry-call-your-neighborhood-delivery-robot
Each 35-pound bot is essentially a medium-sized cooler on six wheels, and drives at an average speed of about 4 miles per hour. It has lights and a tall, bright orange flag to make it more visible to pedestrians on the sidewalk. A smartphone app unlocks the shiny black lid to access the hollow, insulated holding area, and then automatically locks back into place.
Here in Washington, Starship has teamed up with Postmates, the online delivery service, and the robots already are completing deliveries around the city.
