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Chicago Residents Demand Pause on Delivery Robots Amid Safety Concerns

12/11/2025

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In Chicago, concerns about sidewalk delivery robots operated by Coco, Serve, and Uber grow as Josh Robertson, petition organizer, leads a petition signed by 2,500 people calling for a pause until safety is assessed.
Reports of collisions with pedestrians and pets prompt calls for public hearings on community impact.
Vignesh Ram from Serve Robotics says the robots pose less risk than delivery cars due to lower energy and slower speeds.

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Story summary

In Chicago, concerns about sidewalk delivery robots operated by Coco, Serve, and Uber grow as Josh Robertson, petition organizer, leads a petition signed by 2,500 people calling for a pause until safety is assessed.
Reports of collisions with pedestrians and pets prompt calls for public hearings on community impact.
Vignesh Ram from Serve Robotics says the robots pose less risk than delivery cars due to lower energy and slower speeds.