Delivery robots are becoming increasingly common worldwide, operating in cities like Los Angeles, where they deliver food and groceries. While businesses in Australia explore robotic solutions for retail and food services, such as hazard detection robots, they face a significant legal and safety barriers. Trials, like Australia Post's robotic parcel locker, have revealed challenges, as robots often require human supervision and remain uncertain within the complex existing laws. Consequently, Australia lags behind in fully integrating delivery robots compared to countries in Europe and the US.
One of the biggest hurdles standing in the way of the technology spreading in Australia is the legal status and safety concerns of delivery robots.
Overseas, in jurisdictions such as California, robots are far more visible in everyday life, sharing footpaths with humans, unlike in Australia.
While robots delivering meals and groceries have become common in places like California and Europe, the situation in Australia remains complicated.
The trial of a robotic mobile parcel locker in Brisbane highlighted the limitations and legal challenges facing delivery robots in Australia.
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