The Robot Uprising is Coming, and it’s Taking One Job at a Time
You think I’m joking, but I think the joke’s on you if you disagree.
When self-checkout machines began proliferating stores, I tried a few out and then decided never to use them again if I had more than two items or a bad attitude.
I am that woman who will get behind a line of people with full carts and wait as long as it takes for an actual human being to ring up my purchases.
“Place your item in the bagging area”?
No.
I am self-aware enough not to consciously ruin my day by choosing to interact with a robot.
I do admit I enjoy using the “Scan-It” feature at Stop & Shop so I can bag my groceries as I shop and see my cart's total price as I go.
If I do that, I don’t have to race to bag my things while people look impatiently on.
Using the “Scan-It” is as low-stress as grocery shopping can get for me, which I appreciate when I can.
However, that bit of joy is negated by being followed, blocked, and chased by one of their friendly robots, Marty.
