Start-up Refraction AI has launched a pilot program with ten of its REV-1 delivery robots in Austin, Texas.

Assistants ride close by to ensure safety.

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These cute robots are now delivering pizza across Austin, Texas

No city funding is going into the pilot.

and demonstrating them for the fire and police departments.

A new pop in of delivery service is about to hit the streets of Austin.

Watch for these three-wheeled robots around South Congress.

Assistants ride nearby them to ensure safe travel.

According to Refraction AI, the REV-1 has the shortest stopping distance of any rig on the road.

Residents are also encouraged to report any issues to the 311 service.

Starship Technologies also ran a short pilot with sidewalk delivery robots in Austin in 2017.

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