Champaign Voices

Cities Test Robot Delivery Sidewalks; Dogs Immediately Form a Union

Published: June 24, 2026

Autonomous delivery bots are expanding into more neighborhoods, delighting tech firms and enraging anyone who has ever walked a dog past a wheeled cooler with opinions. What do you think?

“If it doesn't wave back, I don't trust it.”
Buddy Neer, Sidewalk Territorial Governor
“A robot bringing me toothpaste is the softest dystopia.”
Linda Ropp, Porch Pirate Theorist
“My dog already works security. Don't automate him.”
Greg Huffman, Dog That Barks at Wheelie Bins, Owner Of