The age of robotic technology is gradually dominating the mortal life’s daily chores. Swiss Post – the national portal service of Switzerland in partnership with UK-based start-up, Starship Technologies by Ahti Heinla and Janus Friss, is set to test robots next month in three Swiss cities to deliver food and medicine.
The robots are small in size along with four-wheeled pods to travel slowly on sidewalks. They are designed with care to avoid obstacles such as pedestrians, animals and cars.
After a few months of testing period, Swiss Post will then decide if they want to use this technology permanently.
However, these won’t replace the deliverymen entirely.
"We don't believe in substituting the human being part," said Claudia Pletscher, the head of development programs and innovation at Swiss Post.
