“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. Store owner Tracy Stannard said a fleet of up to 10 robots each day, managed by Starship, helps the market meet demands in the neighborhood. “The demand for contactless delivery has expanded exponentially in recent weeks,” said Ryan Tuohy, vice president of Starship. But the Covid-19 pandemic has expedited the public need for contactless delivery services,” said 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.

Source: The Express Tribune April 16, 2020 06:45 UTC