Daxbot Robot Deployed to Survey Tyler Sidewalks Destroyed by Vehicle

Tyler robot hit by truck while scanning sidewalks

TYLER, Texas (KETK) - A robot scanning Tyler's sidewalks to learn about their accessibility was hit by a truck during its first day on duty Thursday. The Daxbots were first deployed to help with Tyler’s Americans with Disabilities Act Self-Evaluation and Transition Plan on Wednesday. Then, less than a week into the robots' first deployment [...]

Daxbot robot deployed to survey Tyler sidewalks destroyed by vehicle

According to Tyler City Councilwoman Shonda Marsh, one of the robots was ran over by a vehicle just 24 hours after deployment.

Tyler sidewalk robot hit by vehicle

Tyler police said they are investigating damage to a sidewalk robot that was hit by a vehicle.