SMRTR TechFeb 19, 2026TechSpot

The rise of delivery robots is sparking vandalism, protests, and debate

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Delivery robots from companies like Serve Robotics have rapidly expanded from 100 to 2,000 units across American cities, using sophisticated AI to navigate sidewalks autonomously while consuming just one percent of a motorcycle's energy. However, this technological advancement faces growing social resistance, with vandalism incidents, over 3,000 Chicago residents petitioning for bans, and widespread public resentment toward automation in shared spaces.

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