A skeptical case for small autonomous robots that clean and repair cities
curious_vii · x · 2026-07-23
The author says they are skeptical of general robots and humanoids, but strongly like the idea of autonomous small robots that clean streets, fix wear and tear, and maintain public parks. They argue cities would benefit from taxpayer-funded beautification and upkeep rather than letting public spaces decay.
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