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TechRadar · October 21, 2026 · On the brief until November 4, 2026

Lawsuits claim delivery robots recorded biometric data without permission

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Two Chicago residents sued Coco Robotics and Serve Robotics for allegedly capturing face and hand scans without consent under Illinois biometric law. The companies argue their camera and LiDAR sensors only collect navigational data needed to move safely on public sidewalks. The litigation tests how state privacy regulations restrict the sensors autonomous delivery fleets use in shared spaces.

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The central dispute focuses on whether sensors required for physical sidewalk navigation violate biometric consent laws when they capture human features.

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