Humans are simpler, according to Walmart, dismissing its robot employees. In early 2021, however, Silicon Valley was the scene of a landmark event: for the first time in history, two robots unwittingly crossed paths in the busy Californian traffic. What does the future really hold for robots?
Once upon a time a robot crossed the street
In early 2021, a village in California experienced a historic moment when a car stopped at an intersection for a pedestrian. Well, not exactly a pedestrian. It was actually a delivery robot that crossed the street. Funnily enough, there was no one in the car to witness this peculiar sight, because the car had no driver. This one small step for two robots was a giant leap for humankind.
