Debate heats up over sidewalk robots

Debate heats up over sidewalk robots

December 8, 2021 6:08 pm EST.

Toronto may be poised to ban robots using city sidewalks for services like snow clearing and delivery. This has disability advocates relieved but local tech start-ups say the move would be disastrous for innovation. David Zura explains.

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