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Taylor, Texas invites public to name its cemetery robots
Original: City of Taylor asks the public for help to name cemetery robots
The City of Taylor, Texas has asked residents to help come up with names for the robots it uses at its cemetery. The machines handle maintenance work on the grounds, and the city is turning the naming into a public participation effort. The lighthearted request has drawn attention as an example of small-town government embracing automation with a sense of humor.
Why now: The unusual combination of cemetery groundskeeping and robots makes for a quirky, shareable local news story.
Taylor, TexasCity of TaylorKXAN Austin
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