Moonblossom

Alright, who didn't tell me delivery robots could be this cute?

These robots in Japan will chirp "excuse me, coming through" to get by pedestrians, and will even change eye expressions to look sad while saying it. They can avoid objects, and will look out for dangers(such as people on bikes).

"Proponents hope the machines could eventually help elderly people in depopulated rural areas get access to goods, while also addressing a shortage of delivery workers in a country with chronic labor shortages." Japan Times

They do not move quickly, but since Japan has one of the worlds oldest populations, this technology could become essential for providing daily necessities for them.

In the future, the company hopes that the robots will be able to check on the safety of the elderly customers.

I think these could be very helpful for people with mobility issues and other disabilities as well.

Amazon has an excellent documentary. I also read one of her memoirs (Song in a Weary Throat), it's so good.

AND she became the first Black female Episcopal priest. AND she was a published poet.

PAULI WAS SO FUCKING COOL

Via mastodon(aka the fediverse)

these were the rejected ones