# Woman handcuffed in Philadelphie for refusing to let an Uber delivery robot pass

> Carolyn Marvin, who protests against delivery robots she accuses of taking human jobs, faces a disorderly conduct charge, The Verge reports.

Published on 2026-10-18

Police came to the scene and asked her to let the robot pass. She refused, and officers handcuffed and arrested her. The scene was filmed, and the video drew a lot of media attention.

She explained herself to the local channel ABC13. In her view, these robots take work from human couriers. She says she therefore plants herself in front of them whenever she meets one, to stop them moving forward.

According to The Verge, these delivery robots have become common on the streets of central Philadelphie and provoke hostility there. This is not the first time Carolyn Marvin has taken action against them. Earlier this year, one was also kicked over in the Center City district.

## Sources

- [The Verge (Robot)](https://www.theverge.com/ai-artificial-intelligence/1013541/a-woman-was-arrested-in-philly-for-blocking-a-delivery-robot)

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