In various American cities, small delivery robots have begun appearing on the streets alongside people. These machines are used to deliver food and other goods directly to people's homes. However, the growing presence of these robots has raised a new question: can humans and robots truly coexist easily?
The initial picture does not look very rosy. In several places, delivery robots have encountered negative reactions from the public. According to reports, some people kicked the robots, knocked them over, or tried to harm them by writing things on the machines.
The New York Times published a news report on this topic. This video material has already been viewed by more than six million people. The video presents a compilation of footage from different parts of America, demonstrating mistreatment of delivery robots. Some people kick them, while others sit on them.
According to analysts, the responsibility for these incidents is not solely due to irritation with the robots. A serious reason may also be people's concerns about artificial intelligence (AI) and automation. Many fear that robots may replace human labor in the future.
Nevertheless, the situation is not the same everywhere. Thousands of delivery robots work daily across America, and in most cases, people either ignore them or help them. But viral videos leave a serious question: will people be able to easily accept robots as part of their daily lives?