2 papers
cs.CY2026
Is Robot Labor Labor? Delivery Robots and the Politics of Work in Public Space
EunJeong Cheon, Do Yeon Shin
As sidewalk delivery robots become increasingly integrated into urban life, this paper begins with a critical provocation: Is robot labor labor? More than a rhetorical question, th…
cs.RO2026
"Hello, I'm Delivering. Let Me Pass By": Navigating Public Pathways with Walk-along with Robots in Crowded City Streets
EunJeong Cheon, Do Yeon Shin
As the presence of autonomous robots in public spaces increases-whether navigating campus walkways or neighborhood sidewalks-understanding how to carefully study these robots becom…