The article suggests that Chicago should consider the use of food delivery robots on sidewalks as a valuable public resource. The focus of this article is primarily on safety, but also on how to allocate this valuable public space. The author argues that while robots are not currently a physical danger to the public, they could advance their technology to a point where they are not a physical threat. He also notes that there are several other viable delivery services that integrate seamlessly into our urban transportation network. The organizer of the petition opposing the program has signed over 4,350 Chicagoans, urging the city to pause the program until its leaders have fully assessed its impact and set rules for ensuring sidewalks remain people-first.