GoKawiilCoco delivery robots swarm and block Chicago sidewalk after software glitch
A dozen Coco delivery robots bunched together on a narrow Lincoln Park sidewalk in Chicago, blocking pedestrians for several minutes, according to a video shared by resident Becca Ostein. Coco confirmed the malfunction, saying its team resolved the issue quickly and the robots resumed normal operation shortly after.
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The incident adds to growing scrutiny of delivery robots in Chicago, where the same company's machines have already been linked to injuries and property damage, leading officials to restrict where they can operate. It also highlights accessibility concerns, since sidewalk obstructions can be especially dangerous for disabled pedestrians who can't easily navigate around malfunctioning machines.
- Coco robots clustered together on a Chicago sidewalk due to a software glitch, blocking pedestrian traffic.
- Coco says the issue was quickly fixed and won't recur, but didn't detail the technical cause.
- The episode follows prior safety incidents involving delivery robots in Chicago, including injuries and an operating exclusion zone.
Source: futurism.com — Joe Wilkins, 2026-09-08
Published there as: “Bizarre Glitch Causes Delivery Robots to Swarm Busy City Sidewalk”
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