ROBOT ON THE GO
Tuesday, October 5, 2021 at 08:03AM
Fabian Lewkowicz

A Tortoise delivery robot rolls along Downtown Santa Monica on Tuesday, October 5, 2021. Tortoise delivery robots are teleoperated by remote “drivers” (Not-Autonomous) across the world who can also perform remote ID verification. Robots are designed to power same-day delivery within 3 miles of a store or hub. They are 100% electric with top speed of 8MPH. “Pick up truck” style robot can hold up to 150+ pounds of groceries & goods in secure containers. Modular lockable container system supports batched deliveries and ambient, frozen and warm items.

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