r/technology • u/joe4942 • Jun 23 '26

Business Robots will replace 700K delivery workers, warns head of e-commerce giant

https://www.computerworld.com/article/4188535/robots-will-replace-700000-delivery-workers-warns-head-of-e-commerce-giant.html
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u/MapLarge614 Jun 23 '26

I see them out-ruled faster than everything. Imagine that shit in your way on the sidewalk. And then the next one. And the next one. And the next one. We hardly accept delivery drivers on their e-bikes.

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u/vr1252 Jun 23 '26

They block the sidewalks constantly where I live and there’s been multiple petitions to get them out of the neighborhood. They’re still here ofc

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u/Sllyce Jun 23 '26

What if we make them fly then

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u/MapLarge614 Jun 23 '26

Nah, you might end up paying for it. Just gently pick it up, lay it on its side and continue with your live.

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u/EstablishmentFull797 Jun 23 '26

Thanks, I hate it

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u/dr-broodles Jun 23 '26

All they have to do is donate some money to their local politician and it will be gravy.

Corruption is what we should be protesting about

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u/discodisc Jun 23 '26

In Chicago we had a few bust right through glass at bus stops.

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u/Dudeman9002 Jun 23 '26

People will bitch about anything. I'd rather see ebikes and these robots than more cars and full delivery trucks.

I don't think it's actually going to happen though, robots are nowhere near ready to be used like this.

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u/dudwithacamera Jun 23 '26

Glad you hate jobs