Taking delivery from the robots of Milton Keynes

Robots are driving on the paths in Milton Keynes, a city in England. These small, six-wheeled robots are used to deliver shopping. They have been in the city since 2018. Now, new laws might allow these robots to drive on paths in other towns and cities across the country.

Many people in Milton Keynes like the robots. Amrita Singh said they are very useful, especially when she is alone with her children. She watched one robot deliver her shopping. The robot moved carefully around obstacles and waited for people to pass. It arrived at her home faster than walking.

However, some groups worry about the robots. They say the robots can be dangerous for people with disabilities, older people, or people with pushchairs. They believe paths should be only for people. Starship Technologies says their robots can see wheelchairs and other moving things and will move out of the way.

There can be problems with the robots. Sometimes the app does not show the delivery is finished. One person had trouble sending the robot back. Starship says they have backup plans for these issues. Despite problems, many people are happy with the robots and think they are a good idea for the future.