Well-Mannered Robot Thanks Man After He Frees It From Icy Pavement

Dec 27, 2022 by apost team

Robots can do almost anything now – except, of course, feel any emotion, unlike humans. Or so most people think. Yes, robots can 'feel' emotions, too. Or at least express their gratitude in one way or another.
 
In more developed countries, deliveries have shifted from the usually manned deliveries to the more advanced contactless deliveries – including food deliveries. In some parts of the world, a robot is being utilized to deliver food items.
 
One of the more popular delivery robots is the Starship, developed in the European country of Estonia. And yes, it makes life a lot easier and safer for everyone.
 
What the Starship does is praiseworthy, considering it can save costs for companies on additional manpower, among others. Then again, it also has its own limitations, just like any technological advancement. That's right; sadly, it can only do so much.
 
But in the city of Cambridge in England, robots have taken over the streets and are better known as "grocery badgers" because they can conveniently line up at grocery stores and have these items delivered to the doorsteps of customers.
 
Using a mix of state-of-the-art sensors, artificial intelligence, and machine learning, the bot finds it easier to navigate its way.
 
But the robots not only have amazing features – they have a way of charming people as well. If you think humans are the only ones with talent, these bots can also sing. But the best part about them is their politeness.
 
In December 2022, a Starship food-delivery robot struggled to find its way after it got stuck in an "icy curb" in Cherry Hinton in Cambridge.

Perhaps they weren't really designed to be used on snowy days; that's why nobody thought of incorporating a feature to make sure it is able to pull through and avoid getting stuck even if snow piles up or the pavements get icy.

Thankfully, a local named Graham Smith and his partner Sybil Crisford lent a helping hand by pushing the robot up the curb.

Graham shared his encounter with the robot in a Facebook group called Cherry Hinton Community News Group.

"I saw this poor little mite trying to negotiate a high, slippery kerb in Chequers Close earlier today, wheels spinning like crazy," Smith wrote.

"Should it have been let out on its own in these weather conditions? It didn't even have a scarf!" he added.

Much to Smith and Crisford's surprise, the robot said a few words before it went away. Yes, it uttered, "Thank you, have a good day," before it rolled away.

Of course, people praised Smith for what he did to help the little bot.

"Well done Graham and I totally agree should had a scarf," one user wrote.

"Oh bless it. there is human kindness out there. At least it had the manners to say thank you. Sometimes you don't get that from a human being. Well done, Graham," another user remarked.

Meanwhile, some people couldn't believe that the user was able to thank Smith.

"It's surprising the emotions that come out over what is effectively some plastic and metal on wheels," one user said.

The encounter between the robot and the couple proved that no matter how advanced humanity's invention gets, nothing can beat what actual humans can do. But at least robots these days know how to say thank you – and that is a feat in itself for humanity.  

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