{"id":40,"date":"2022-09-21T10:38:00","date_gmt":"2022-09-21T10:38:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/atswins.ai\/blog\/robots-rolling-through-the-community-ed-lovelock-starship-technologies\/"},"modified":"2022-09-21T10:38:00","modified_gmt":"2022-09-21T10:38:00","slug":"robots-rolling-through-the-community-ed-lovelock-starship-technologies","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/atswins.ai\/blog\/robots-rolling-through-the-community-ed-lovelock-starship-technologies\/","title":{"rendered":"Robots Rolling Through the Community | Ed Lovelock | | Starship Technologies"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> [ad_1]<br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<p id=\"4e13\" class=\"pw-post-body-paragraph if ig hi ih b ii ij ik il im in io ip iq ir is it iu iv iw ix iy iz ja jb jc hb bi\">From kids waving to Starship robots tumbling down the sidewalk, to families dancing to songs as they pick up their deliveries, we&#8217;re proud to be at the heart of the communities in which we operate.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"jd je jf jg fc jh\"><figcaption class=\"jk jl es eq er jm jn bd b be z dw\">A day in the life of a spaceship robot<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"169d\" class=\"pw-post-body-paragraph if ig hi ih b ii ij ik il im in io ip iq ir is it iu iv iw ix iy iz ja jb jc hb bi\">However, we recognize that seeing robots is not &#8220;normal&#8221; for many people, so we wanted to explain in more detail how they work.<\/p>\n<p id=\"4d05\" class=\"pw-post-body-paragraph if ig hi ih b ii ij ik il im in io ip iq ir is it iu iv iw ix iy iz ja jb jc hb bi\">Starship robots are over 99% autonomous and have completed over 3.5 million deliveries worldwide. Using an array of cameras and sensors, it can navigate sidewalks and pavements along pre-mapped routes and detect people and obstacles in its path.<\/p>\n<p id=\"8d74\" class=\"pw-post-body-paragraph if ig hi ih b ii ij ik il im in io ip iq ir is it iu iv iw ix iy iz ja jb jc hb bi\">The robot&#8217;s size is intentionally small so it doesn&#8217;t take up much space on the sidewalk, but it&#8217;s deceptively spacious and can carry up to three shopping bags. Perfect for refilling groceries or taking out with friends.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"jd je jf jg fc jh eq er paragraph-image\">\n<div role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\" class=\"jp jq di jr bf js\">\n<div class=\"eq er jo\"><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/miro.medium.com\/max\/640\/1*uly-ZxkJuv4_sCBAZcOSWw.webp 640w, https:\/\/miro.medium.com\/max\/720\/1*uly-ZxkJuv4_sCBAZcOSWw.webp 720w, https:\/\/miro.medium.com\/max\/750\/1*uly-ZxkJuv4_sCBAZcOSWw.webp 750w, https:\/\/miro.medium.com\/max\/786\/1*uly-ZxkJuv4_sCBAZcOSWw.webp 786w, https:\/\/miro.medium.com\/max\/828\/1*uly-ZxkJuv4_sCBAZcOSWw.webp 828w, https:\/\/miro.medium.com\/max\/1100\/1*uly-ZxkJuv4_sCBAZcOSWw.webp 1100w, https:\/\/miro.medium.com\/max\/1400\/1*uly-ZxkJuv4_sCBAZcOSWw.webp 1400w\" sizes=\"(min-resolution: 4dppx) and (max-width: 700px) 50vw, (-webkit-min-device-pixel-ratio: 4) and (max-width: 700px) 50vw, (min-resolution: 3dppx) and (max-width: 700px) 67vw, (-webkit-min-device-pixel-ratio: 3) and (max-width: 700px) 65vw, (min-resolution: 2.5dppx) and (max-width: 700px) 80vw, (-webkit-min-device-pixel-ratio: 2.5) and (max-width: 700px) 80vw, (min-resolution: 2dppx) and (max-width: 700px) 100vw, (-webkit-min-device-pixel-ratio: 2) and (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" type=\"image\/webp\"\/><source data-testid=\"og\" srcset=\"https:\/\/miro.medium.com\/max\/640\/1*uly-ZxkJuv4_sCBAZcOSWw.png 640w, https:\/\/miro.medium.com\/max\/720\/1*uly-ZxkJuv4_sCBAZcOSWw.png 720w, https:\/\/miro.medium.com\/max\/750\/1*uly-ZxkJuv4_sCBAZcOSWw.png 750w, https:\/\/miro.medium.com\/max\/786\/1*uly-ZxkJuv4_sCBAZcOSWw.png 786w, https:\/\/miro.medium.com\/max\/828\/1*uly-ZxkJuv4_sCBAZcOSWw.png 828w, https:\/\/miro.medium.com\/max\/1100\/1*uly-ZxkJuv4_sCBAZcOSWw.png 1100w, https:\/\/miro.medium.com\/max\/1400\/1*uly-ZxkJuv4_sCBAZcOSWw.png 1400w\" sizes=\"(min-resolution: 4dppx) and (max-width: 700px) 50vw, (-webkit-min-device-pixel-ratio: 4) and (max-width: 700px) 50vw, (min-resolution: 3dppx) and (max-width: 700px) 67vw, (-webkit-min-device-pixel-ratio: 3) and (max-width: 700px) 65vw, (min-resolution: 2.5dppx) and (max-width: 700px) 80vw, (-webkit-min-device-pixel-ratio: 2.5) and (max-width: 700px) 80vw, (min-resolution: 2dppx) and (max-width: 700px) 100vw, (-webkit-min-device-pixel-ratio: 2) and (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\"\/><img loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"\" class=\"bf jt ju c\" width=\"700\" height=\"465\" loading=\"lazy\" role=\"presentation\"\/><\/picture><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<p id=\"2d49\" class=\"pw-post-body-paragraph if ig hi ih b ii ij ik il im in io ip iq ir is it iu iv iw ix iy iz ja jb jc hb bi\">All robots are equipped with bright orange illuminated flags that provide visibility for both pedestrians and drivers, and front and rear lights for easy detection in the dark. You may also notice the lights flashing to indicate the direction you are turning or about to turn.<\/p>\n<p id=\"d961\" class=\"pw-post-body-paragraph if ig hi ih b ii ij ik il im in io ip iq ir is it iu iv iw ix iy iz ja jb jc hb bi\">Don&#8217;t worry. Just because a robot is autonomous doesn&#8217;t mean it will take over. Each robot is programmed to keep learning about its surroundings to optimize its delivery routes and driving behavior, but humans are always on standby in case the robot is ever needed.<\/p>\n<p id=\"1d19\" class=\"pw-post-body-paragraph if ig hi ih b ii ij ik il im in io ip iq ir is it iu iv iw ix iy iz ja jb jc hb bi\">In such cases, the robots will alert Starship&#8217;s &#8220;Mission Control&#8221; (also known as the operations team) back to the robots, and remote human assistants will assist the robots when needed.  A single person can supervise dozens of robots at the same time, review their decisions, and assist when needed. This is becoming less and less as time goes on. At first she had to have 2 or 3 people to watch all the robots, but now she can watch far more robots with just one person.<\/p>\n<p id=\"af17\" class=\"pw-post-body-paragraph if ig hi ih b ii ij ik il im in io ip iq ir is it iu iv iw ix iy iz ja jb jc hb bi\"><strong class=\"ih hj\">How do I place an order?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p id=\"194c\" class=\"pw-post-body-paragraph if ig hi ih b ii ij ik il im in io ip iq ir is it iu iv iw ix iy iz ja jb jc hb bi\">Starship robots are already available in over 30 locations in 6 countries, making it easy to get started!<\/p>\n<p id=\"8fdc\" class=\"pw-post-body-paragraph if ig hi ih b ii ij ik il im in io ip iq ir is it iu iv iw ix iy iz ja jb jc hb bi\">Our friendly robot loves moving in and out of the community and we look forward to delivering it to you soon!<\/p>\n<p id=\"acf1\" class=\"pw-post-body-paragraph if ig hi ih b ii ij ik il im in io ip iq ir is it iu iv iw ix iy iz ja jb jc hb bi\">team starship x<\/p>\n<figure class=\"jd je jf jg fc 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