Japan has made significant changes to its traffic laws to accommodate robot deliveries. Uber Eats is now offering robot deliveries in a small area of Tokyo, with plans to expand the service across Japan. The country’s labor shortages have prompted these changes, allowing delivery robots on public streets. Uber Eats’ robots are equipped with sensors to avoid pedestrians and obstacles, and they are operated by a human in case of any issues. The service is currently limited in scope, but there are plans to extend it to rural areas. The robots are designed to deliver food from select restaurants in Tokyo’s Nihonbashi district. Despite some concerns about safety, the robots have been well-received and are seen as a practical solution for Japan’s aging population and labor shortage. For more information, you can visit www.ibtimes.com.
