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Delivery Bots Spark Backlash in Lincoln Park as Sidewalk Clusters Go Viral
technology18 hours ago

Delivery Bots Spark Backlash in Lincoln Park as Sidewalk Clusters Go Viral

A viral video shows more than a dozen Coco and Serve autonomous delivery robots clustered on Clark Street in Lincoln Park, triggering concerns about sidewalk safety, accessibility for people with disabilities, and privacy as residents push for more safety data and a potential pause on expansion, even as the companies defend the technology and continue rolling out services amid occasional incidents and growing neighborhood opposition.

Chicago’s Sidewalks Split Over Delivery Robots
technology6 months ago

Chicago’s Sidewalks Split Over Delivery Robots

Chicago is piloting Coco and Serve delivery robots on sidewalks, delivering thousands of meals while sparking safety concerns and petitions from residents who say sidewalks are for people. Incidents ranging from rear-end collisions to a robot dumped in a canal have stirred debate, prompting city officials to review regulations as the pilot—approved in 2022 and extending through May 2027—continues to expand amid calls to slow or reshape the program.