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Delivery Robots Get Legal Status in Washington, D.C.

A delivery drone pilot launched in Washington, D.C. in 2016 has been expanded for further deployment.

May 10, 2018 - Washington Business Journal

Drone Delivery Takes to the Sky in Iceland

Iceland is the answer to the trivia question of which country is the first to approve drone delivery service.

August 24, 2017 - Smart Cities Dive

Google Self-Driving Car

More Changes Coming for Transportation

Even as cars and commuter planes look much like they did generations ago, big changes are coming for transportation, argues Timothy B. Lee in a piece for Vox.

May 1, 2017 - Vox

Ocean Grove Sidewalk

What Would Delivery Robots Mean for Public Space?

If companies like Startship and Marble get their way, sidewalks will play host to hundreds of rolling delivery bots. It's one solution to "last-mile" logistics, but are pedestrians prepared to give way?

April 26, 2017 - The Guardian

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