Revolutionizing Food Delivery: Uber Eats Introduces Robot Deliveries in Tokyo

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.