https://birminghamdaily.co.uk/tags/robots/Recent content in robots on Birmingham DailyHugo -- gohugo.ioen-usTue, 30 Jun 2026 04:45:29 +0000https://birminghamdaily.co.uk/sir-keir-starmer-to-propose-pavement-law-reform-allowing-delivery-robots-amid-safety-concerns/Tue, 30 Jun 2026 04:45:29 +0000https://birminghamdaily.co.uk/sir-keir-starmer-to-propose-pavement-law-reform-allowing-delivery-robots-amid-safety-concerns/Sir Keir Starmer is set to introduce new legislation permitting the use of delivery robots on pavements before he steps down as Prime Minister. While ministers support the change as a step forward for technological innovation, it has raised significant concerns among safety advocates and disability campaigners. Living Streets, a pedestrian charity, has urged Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander to proceed with caution. The organisation recently launched a campaign named Pavement Overload to draw attention to the growing congestion on footways.