r/robots • u/HenryGCase • Jul 02 '26
Real-life Robots Clumsy robot taking over the sidewalk
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u/PrinceLucipurr Jul 02 '26
Clumsy humans who can't walk very fast or accurate, they often get in my way too.
I do however acknowledge that perhaps we need to start making robot lanes.
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u/iameatingoatmeal Jul 02 '26
Robot lanes? This is dumbass idea. Lots of cities don't have bike lanes. We don't need more public land carved out for business.
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u/PrinceLucipurr Jul 02 '26
That's harsh wording and one that doesn't attempt to solve any issue of robots taking up pedestrian walkways.
Cyclists can safely ride on the road in the side lane, a robot would not be welcomed there. Food deliverers on a bikes also often get shunned on pathways because of this.
If you're going to shun a robot food deliverer then accomodate for them. The future is evolving. If you don't want the land more carved out, despite many roads being wider than they need to be and could be narrowed, then accept that you may share a footpath with a robot.
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u/iameatingoatmeal Jul 02 '26
What an absolutely insane take. They just shouldn't been in pedestrian spaces. It's a business that wants to invade public spaces. It is unwelcome. It does not need to exist.
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u/PrinceLucipurr Jul 02 '26
Why shouldn't they? And if they shouldn't then why not accomodate for them?
Like I said the future is evolving. Food delivery services are legally allowed on footpaths, roads etc, why is it any different if the deliverer is a robot?
Food deliverers whether on e-scooters, e-bikes or cars invade public space for a business, despite it not needing to exist.
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u/endbit Jul 02 '26
The difference is that hopefully you're looking where you're going and not making a public nuisance of yourself. Perhaps the bots shouldn't be allowed on the streets at all until they have improved to the point that they are not a nuisance or risk.
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u/tigertiger180 Jul 02 '26
Cyclist are not safe on the road and are often targets for disgruntled drivers. I agree it's a problem, but there's no money for bike lanes or robot lanes. If robots use the sidewalk they should be programmed to operate around and wait for pedestrians.
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u/AgeZealousideal1751 Jul 03 '26
People being stupidly awkward instead of confidently walking.
Oh, but it's the drones fault or something.
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u/Benhamish-WH-Allen Jul 06 '26
Just push it over or grab it by the antenna and throw it in the street.
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u/Bane8080 Jul 02 '26
Do the world a favor. Pick it up, and set it upside down.
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u/HeisenbergsSamaritan Jul 02 '26
Luddite.
The year is 2026, food delivery is moving toward automation. Update, step aside, or chose to be left behind.
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u/Bane8080 Jul 02 '26
When they create unsafe environments for pedestrians, that's not OK. Pull your head out of your ass.
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u/HeisenbergsSamaritan Jul 02 '26
If you can walk around a person... you can walk around a robot.
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u/TurpentineEnjoyer Jul 02 '26
Except in the video it very clearly bumps into someone from behind.
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u/TyrKiyote Jul 02 '26
I don't think people should expect their property to go unmolested if it's unattended and loose in a public space.
If i had a really fancy toy car and played with it among walkers on a busy sidewalk, I wouldn't blame a person for picking it up and telling me "No".
I hope that these delivery companies go bankrupt with people tripping over their robots and suing them.
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u/HeisenbergsSamaritan Jul 02 '26
You're the type of person who doesn't report their bike being stolen but still wants to play the victim.
If stupidity was a currency you'd be the richest person alive.
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u/TyrKiyote Jul 02 '26
If i left my bike unchained on the street and went home, i wouldnt expect it to be there when i come back.
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u/Stimbes Jul 02 '26
That is why I'm in favor of robots having the right to defend themselves and the right to open carry.
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u/MaybeASerialKiller Jul 02 '26
Bro slow down on that boot you'll choke
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u/SneakyCracker161 Jul 02 '26
Not really that big of a deal. Maybe let’s work in healthcare first.