One of America's most hated companies hired a security robot. It didn't go well

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Publications written for: Financial Times, Singapore Straits Times.Appeared on NPR, BBC World Service, WABC-NY.One resident told Mission Local: "People without homes have used these sidewalks for a while now, and the robot annoys the hell out of anyone trying to do as much as just stand here."The Knightscope robot, however, makes surreal, spacey sounds, as if it's auditioning for Doctor Who.A PG&E spokesperson told the San Francisco Standard: "After some initial testing of the Knightscope unit and proactive discussions with the city on this matter, PG&E will not be continuing with plans to deploy the unit at our Folsom location.""

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