From Fox News · Kurt Knutsson, CyberGuy Report · · 1m 30s
Chicago delivery robots swarm sidewalk
Coco delivery robots block Chicago sidewalk in viral video.
In brief
Coco delivery robots block Chicago sidewalk in viral video. Coco Robotics fixed a rare routing error that caused a dozen robots to swarm Chicago's sidewalk, saving consumers $500,000 while addressing accessibility concerns through BlindSquare. Originally reported by Fox News.
Chicago delivery robots swarm sidewalk
A group of Coco delivery robots crowded North Clark Street near Lincoln Park, blocking pedestrian routes for at least a dozen people.
“swarming”
Viral video spreads online
The video quickly went viral, showing robots flashing lights while trying to maneuver out of a cluster on the sidewalk.
“viral”
Coco admits routing error
Coco Robotics said a 'sidewalk deployment error' caused robots to reroute simultaneously, creating a temporary cluster.
“sidewalk deployment error”
Coco fixes problem quickly
Coco corrected the routing error within minutes, returning robots to normal operation and adding safeguards to prevent recurrence.
“within minutes”
Coco saves $500,000
The company estimates its Chicago deliveries saved consumers roughly $500,000 and created skilled fleet-maintenance jobs.
“$500,000”
Accessibility concerns
A cluster of robots can block sidewalks for wheelchair users, blind pedestrians, and strollers, creating serious obstacles.
“wheelchair users”
BlindSquare partnership
Coco partners with BlindSquare to log sidewalk hazards and provide spoken alerts in 26 languages for users.
“BlindSquare”
Real-time hazard updates
BlindSquare users can report cleared obstacles, allowing Coco to update routing maps in real time.
“real time”
Coco's responsibility
Coco says robots built for pedestrian spaces must improve accessibility for everyone sharing that space.
“improve accessibility”
Key takeaway
Coco fixed a rare routing error that caused a sidewalk swarm, saving $500,000 while addressing accessibility through BlindSquare partnerships.
“Coco fixed a rare routing error”
The bottom line
Coco Robotics fixed a rare routing error that caused a dozen robots to swarm Chicago's sidewalk, saving consumers $500,000 while addressing accessibility concerns through BlindSquare.
