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Boston Dynamics tests Spot robot for last-mile deliveries
Boston Dynamics is testing a new conveyor belt accessory for its Spot robot, enabling it to autonomously unload packages from a vehicle and deliver them to doorsteps. The company aims to reduce human involvement in last-mile delivery tasks. Spot already performs factory inspections and patrols at historical sites.
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While Spot's delivery test is a novel application, it remains to be seen if the expensive quadruped can compete with cheaper wheeled robots or drones in real-world logistics.
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