“And it’s fun for her.”The Starship delivery robots have seen surging demand in dozens of cities around the world, with consumers staying home and virus risks growing for both shoppers and delivery workers. “Our robots are doing autonomous deliveries in five countries and we’re grateful that our robots can make life a little bit easier for everyone.”A handful of other companies also has been stepping up. But the COVID-19 pandemic has expedited the public need for contactless delivery services,” Nuro’s David Estrada said in a blog post. “Times like these reinforce the need for autonomous delivery services like Nuro, and how they can benefit communities.”Delivery robots from Postmates, a delivery startup, have also been seen on the streets in California. And similar autonomous robots are being tested by Amazon.

Source: Manila Times April 16, 2020 01:52 UTC