The concept of robotic delivery in Charlotte is growing. | Unsplash
The concept of robotic delivery in Charlotte is growing. | Unsplash
The concept of robotic delivery in Charlotte is growing. Robots were first used at a coffee shop in the Queen City, but soon people will be able to send gifts or documents using these devices.
This will be a new wave of competition for places like Uber Eats and DoorDash as the robots could reduce the available number of jobs for humans. However, an economics professor is convinced that other jobs for people will take the place of the delivery ones.
“Robots can replace some jobs, but not all jobs,” John Gnuschke, an economist and professor of University of Memphis, said in a WCNC report. Still, he advised employees of the need to adapt. “Employees need to be alert to the fact that they also have to innovate.”
Undercurrent Coffee, in Plaza Midwood, was the starting point for commercial robotic delivery. In Uptown Charlotte, most people have probably seen the pink robots zipping around. Soon, Tiny Mile will be offering an expansive list of free delivery options.
The idea that Charlotte is a proving ground for such technological advances might intimidate some people, but others are eager to see what the future holds.
“I think the way that technology is shaping Charlotte is pretty exciting,” Uptown resident Masyn Richardson said.
Tiny Mile will start the program in September at Charlotte Center City. Free delivery is possible because of businesses that sponsor the robots.
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