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Kate Greenaway's avatar

Fascinating glimpse into the robot era… I had no idea! Thanks for giving me a first-hand look!

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Practical Globetrotters's avatar

I think it will be awhile before the robots come to SMA! ❤️

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A.M. Haus's avatar

In Northern California, I have yet to see robots, although it has been years since I have been in the city of Sacramento to know what is rolling about. I did see them in the London airport and took the standard video of the cute little thing.

It would be wonderful to try out the self driving car for trips to the airport. More often than not, the Lyft/Uber drivers are sketchy, a bit over-chatty, and their topics of discussion usually fall to politics -of which I have no interest in.

I dream of living in rural quietness, where the activity is a town square with a farmer's market, shops, restaurants and coffee. Only experiencing the Jetson's technology on infrequent vacations to urban cities and when I can prepare for the overload.

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Practical Globetrotters's avatar

I’m with you on that! I’m happy to visit the robots but would rather they live in another town 😁

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Shannon Boyle's avatar

What a great post and commentary on automation and integration. Loved the read and will definitely look to experience a self-driving car when I pass through one of our bigger cities.

Ordering a new swirly brush for the roomba today 😝

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Practical Globetrotters's avatar

Please be sure you are kind to your rumba…. you never know if (when) they may lead the robot rebellion.

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Andrea Eschen's avatar

Fascinating, educational, and entertaining post. Thank you. I learned a lot and I always like to do that. It took my mind off fixating on our passports and cleaning our phones before we land in LAX in June. It made me excited about the technology changes we'll witness and experience while we're in the US. Now I'll be on the alert for them.

I'd like to discuss toilets when we see each other. We might be in the market for a new one.

An American friend who lives in the U.K. received the gift of a Waymo ride in San Francisco. She and her partner buckled up with a lot of trepidation but she said it was a blast. She described the instructions kind of like you did. Easy peasy.

I'd love to try one.

This was a great post and as ever I look forward to the next one. Thanks!

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Practical Globetrotters's avatar

Gracias amiga! ❤️❤️❤️

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Kristine's avatar

Renegade rumba!! Wonder what happened to it?! 🤗

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Practical Globetrotters's avatar

Right?!? 😁

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Gemma Devine's avatar

Never even given any thought about robots until now. Great read! We will have to look up Waymo when we go back to US. Can’t wait to hear about your hotel experience in Japan. Well worth your expensive WiFi for this blog.

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Practical Globetrotters's avatar

Thanks so much, Gemma! ❤️

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kara's avatar

This is my favorite episode thus far. Love this blog!!!

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Practical Globetrotters's avatar

Thanks Kara!! ❤️

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