Philly Woman Blocks Robot, Cites Job Stealing

In Philadelphia, a 78-year-old woman was arrested last week for obstructing a delivery robot. The incident unfolded near Reading Terminal Market when the woman stepped in front of an Uber-operated delivery bot, preventing its movement. Police were called, and after she refused to move, she was arrested and charged with disorderly conduct.

She informed reporters that this was not her first protest against delivery robots. The woman stated her belief that she has a First Amendment right to demonstrate on sidewalks against these bots, which she claims are displacing human delivery workers. She intends to continue her protests.

Philadelphia has a history of confronting autonomous technology. In 2015, the city became notable for vandalizing and beheading HitchBOT, a hitchhiking robot attempting a cross-country journey. This past event further solidifies Philadelphia's reputation as a challenging locale for robotic endeavors.