Ford's delivery robot walks like a human

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This human-like robot can climb steps, walk on uneven terrain and stay balanced even if it's bumped. Ford is testing the robot, called Digit, with the goal of having it carry deliveries from self-driving cars to customers' doorsteps.

The automaker announced Tuesday it's testing a robot to carry deliveries from its self-driving cars to customers' doorsteps.Ford is already piloting deliveries with self-driving cars inspired by the popularity of online shopping. But the company found it was sometimes inconvenient for people to walk outside their homes and take a package from a self-driving car waiting at the curb.

Ford made the announcement two days after it said it would lay off 10% of it salaried staff as part of a cost-cutting effort. Automakers such as Ford and GM have announced job cuts as they struggle to adapt to the changing economy, which is increasingly focused on AI-powered technologies including self-driving vehicles.Amazon considers AI-powered doorbell cameras to stop package theftFord plans to focus more on electric vehicles and autonomous vehicles.

 

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Wasting_Light This is going to drastically change half the plot lines for porn. 🤖

But can it throw it over a fence or randomly hide it behind the trash bins (even better if it’s a neighbours bin) to give the real delivery experience.

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