How do delivery robots work?

09/01/22 • 8 min

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Do You Work Here?

Companies like Amazon are deploying robots to satiate our desire for instant gratification. But is that a good thing?

Do they have drivers or do they drive themselves? What do robots mean for the future of delivery?

Mike gets answers from Alastair Westgarth, CEO of Starship Technologies, and Organizational Psychologist, Dr. Gena Cox.

Got questions? Email Mike at [email protected]

Companies like Amazon are deploying robots to satiate our desire for instant gratification. But is that a good thing?

Do they have drivers or do they drive themselves? What do robots mean for the future of delivery?

Mike gets answers from Alastair Westgarth, CEO of Starship Technologies, and Organizational Psychologist, Dr. Gena Cox.

Got questions? Email Mike at [email protected]

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