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One observer commented humorously yet grimly about the situation’s absurdity, noting that the robot's primary challenge is safety and lawsuit avoidance. But beyond the technical hurdles, there's an undeniable concern: the real danger is to the robot’s hardware, which is likely to be assaulted or vandalized by the city’s vulnerable populations. Many in the industry acknowledge that these robots will inevitably be damaged or destroyed as they patrol the streets—particularly in areas beset with drug abuse, theft, and violent incidents.