I really didn't think that the world moving towards a futuristic cyberpunk vibe would be due to a pandemic but I'll take what I can get.
In China, KFC rolled out 5G autonomous vehicles which allow customers to purchase their favorite meals without any pesky human interaction.
I only say pesky because we're in a pandemic and social distancing is key, duh.
The driverless vehicles were spotted near a metro station in Shanghai.
How does it work? Customers place an order on the screen and pay. Then a door opens for the customer to collect their food. Simple and effective.
According to CNet, the vehicles are by Neolix, a company that supplies vehicles for many purposes: delivery, street disinfection, and food sales.
Besides the idea sounding like it came straight out of a dystopian novel, it definitely has its benefits.
The Neolix vehicle supports Level 4 of autonomous driving which allows it to drive itself and avoid obstacles. It has a mileage of 100km on a single charge and a maximum speed of 50km/h.
Probably the most convenient feature is that it's battery can be swapped in 30 seconds without any tools needed.
Welcome to the "future".
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