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Robbing Delivery Robots Is Now a Thing (www.autoweek.com)

submitted 1 year ago by foobar@lemmy.villa-straylight.social to c/technology@lemmy.world

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[–] can@sh.itjust.works 80 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago) (2 children)

"The robots are constantly monitored and equipped with 12 cameras and two-way audio communication systems. Any improper conduct will be detected immediately. If an incident does occur with a Starship robot, one of our robot rescuers can respond quickly," robot builder Starship Technologies says regarding robot safety, adding that acts of vandalism or theft are reported to authorities.

While that may be true in theory, instances of actual prosecution for theft from robots in cities where they operate have not been easy to discover. As with far more widespread instances of front porch package thieves or shoplifters, despite the volume of video evidence the robots can produce the police have to actually take some investigative steps to identify and locate the suspects

I'm glad they've thought this through.

[–] Skullgrid@lemmy.world 78 points 1 year ago (1 children)

the police have to actually take some investigative steps to identify and locate the suspects

cops give zero fucks when crimes effect everyday citizens.

[–] Aux@lemmy.world 0 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Do you have holiday citizens in your country?

[–] WarmSoda@lemm.ee 1 points 1 year ago

Sure do. Rich business owners.

[–] jscummy@sh.itjust.works 6 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago)

How dare they expect cops to "take some investigative steps?" We'll arrest the criminals when you bring them in for us, along with evidence.