"When delivery units operated by companies like Coco or Serve Robotics run into real-world obstacles - like a garden, for example - these robot wranglers spring into action, freeing them from potholes, helping them upright after a fall, and ferrying them back to headquarters for maintenance."
"Much of the work happens behind the scenes, the LA Times notes. The robots need daily recharging and cleaning, plus constant maintenance for software updates and hardware malfunctions. Still, a crucial component of the work happens in the streets, where the US' notorious urban infrastructure can make life hell for a young robot."
"Delivery drivers in urban settings see the robots as a direct threat to their livelihoods by way of automation, as the new robot wrangler jobs make clear. In Los Angeles, for example, Coco is hiring 'robot delivery specialists' to support its fleet of robots across the city, 24/7."
California is experiencing growth in 'robot wrangler' positions, where workers maintain and operate delivery robots for companies like Coco and Serve Robotics. These workers handle daily tasks including recharging, cleaning, software updates, and hardware repairs. In-field responsibilities include freeing robots from obstacles, helping them navigate crosswalks, and completing deliveries when customers refuse to retrieve packages from robots. While robot wranglers earn $21 per hour, delivery drivers view automation as a direct threat to their livelihoods. Companies argue these jobs scale with robot fleet expansion, requiring ongoing human oversight and operation.
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