Takeout bots: Uber Eats showcases robotic food delivery in Florida

MIAMI — Uber Eats is trying out some new technology for its deliveries in Florida.

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The company is working with a company to have robots to deliver food and more to its customers.

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Uber Eats recently showcased the autonomous delivery service in Miami.

The six-wheeled robots have sensors and cameras to help them choose routes and avoid collisions.

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Customers get a signal when the robot is waiting outside their house on the sidewalk.

They then unlock a compartment with their phone to retrieve their order.

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