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Automotive companies leverage autonomous technology for delivery robots

Some robots have arms to hold packages and legs to climb steps. But they have to be able to navigate long crosswalks and broken sidewalks.
Some robots have arms to hold packages and legs to climb steps. But they have to be able to navigate long crosswalks and broken sidewalks.
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By:
Doug Newcomb
September 09, 2022 03:32 PM

With robotaxis an always-on-the-horizon mirage — and costing billions of dollars to develop and deploy — automotive companies are seeking quicker paybacks for expensive autonomous technology.

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