Co-op faces backlash over ‘dangerous’ grocery delivery robots

Co-op is facing criticism over its use of autonomous grocery delivery robots, as campaigners warn the technology risks making pavements less safe and accessible for pedestrians.
Living Streets, the walking charity formerly known as the Pedestrians’ Association, has written to Co-op interim chief executive Kate Allum claiming the retailer’s robot delivery partnership with Starship Technologies is creating risks for older and disabled people.
The small six-wheeled robots are already us