The deployment of these robots with cutsie faces on them have appeared rather suddenly with no real formal press release from the company as of yet. The Autopian asked if Chick-Fil-A could provide more details and asset photos for the public, but a spokesperson said the franchise is planning to release some official information soon.
We don’t have any assets to share at the moment. But what I can tell you is that, as you note, a small number of Chick-fil-A restaurants in the Southeast are testing these autonomous delivery robots as a way to assist Team Members and to help increase efficiency in the restaurant.
The spokesperson said
The company has apparently trialed a number of designs in recent years. The Autopian added:
You might not have heard of it before, but Chick-Fil-A has been at this for some time. It issued a press release back in 2022, regarding its development of autonomous delivery robots and their deployment in Texas. The rollout to Georgia began approximately a year later, in June 2023. The company’s pilot program is being undertaken in partnership with Refraction AI, an Austin-based company that specializes in autonomous delivery solutions. Previously, Chick-Fil-A worked with Kiwibot on an earlier test program in California around 2021.
Chick-Fil-A’s first Refraction AI vehicles were three-wheelers, capable of travelling at up to 15 miles an hour. They ran bike-like wheels and tires with disc brakes. Chick-Fil-A stated that they could navigate both footpaths and malls, as well as car and bike lanes where necessary. The program began with human “safety chasers” following the vehicles, though it seems that’s no longer a requirement for current operations.
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Oh wonderful, more road hazards congesting the streets. What could go wrong?
More jobs are disappearing and being replaced with AI and robotics, and this is just another example of that. If you thought mass-layoffs are bad now, just wait until more AI and automation displace a number of white-collar and low-wage jobs, completely locking-out younger generations from trying to even get their feet wet.
All in the name of convenience and corporate profits.
Proverbs 26:13 The slothful man saith, There is a lion in the way; a lion is in the streets. [14] As the door turneth upon his hinges, so doth the slothful upon his bed.
[7] Who goeth a warfare any time at his own charges? who planteth a vineyard, and eateth not of the fruit thereof? or who feedeth a flock, and eateth not of the milk of the flock? [8] Say I these things as a man? or saith not the law the same also? [9] For it is written in the law of Moses, Thou shalt not muzzle the mouth of the ox that treadeth out the corn. Doth God take care for oxen? [10] Or saith he it altogether for our sakes? For our sakes, no doubt, this is written: that he that ploweth should plow in hope; and that he that thresheth in hope should be partaker of his hope. (1 Corinthians 9:7-10).
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I bet these delivery bots will be used for the mark of the beast system as well I bet.
Don’t be fooled, Chick-fil-A is NOT christian, they’re just a bunch of corporate sellouts using religion as a marketing gimmick, and they’re woke and pro-LGBTQIA as well.
“All in the name of convenience and corporate profits.” TRUTH – and Truett Cathy died with 3.5 BILLION dollars which he divided equally between his wife and two sons. While Truett did much good in his life, and he taught Sunday School, he was notorious for not paying fair wages to his employees and that goes against what the Bible says. Chick-fil-A pays so far below market value compared to any other company, it’s not even funny.
Things his sons have done with Chick-fil-A since his father’s death would have Truett spinning in his grave.
Truett Cathy was a hypocrite. He used his “christian” veneer and prominent businessman position as a ruse for his true wicked self. How sickening! He was no more righteous than the drunk porn watching pervert down the street, and boy was he in for a surprise upon his death. Refer to the verses below:
21 Not every one that saith unto me, Lord, Lord, shall enter into the kingdom of heaven; but he that doeth the will of my Father which is in heaven.
22 Many will say to me in that day, Lord, Lord, have we not prophesied in thy name? and in thy name have cast out devils? and in thy name done many wonderful works?
23 And then will I profess unto them, I never knew you: depart from me, ye that work iniquity.
Matthew 7:21-23
Wow, so excited for crappy chicken, to bad they weren’t that excited for God’s word.
What happens when they get their order wrong, the chick wagon comes limping back on 3 wheels and smoking and the door half ripped off, LOLOLOL, I said 20 nuggets and buffalo sauce, HAHA
Psa_2:1 Why do the heathen rage, and the people imagine a vain thing?