2018 heralded groundbreaking advancements in technology, and Pizza Hut led the charge in January with their innovative e-Palette—an autonomous delivery vehicle developed in partnership with Toyota. This self-driving pod promises to serve pizza lovers in local neighborhoods within two years, as reported by Mashable. Ideal for those preferring minimal interaction: simply retrieve your freshly ordered pizza from the vehicle without obligatory chit-chat.
While showcasing remarkable tech progress, the e-Palette draws eerie comparisons to dystopian fiction. The official Black Mirror Twitter account highlighted its resemblance to a delivery drone in Season 4, Episode 3, 'Crocodile,' where a 'Fences Pizza' unmanned vehicle strikes a pedestrian. Spoiler alert! Replying humorously to Pizza Hut's announcement, they tweeted: 'We know how this is all going to end.' The post garnered over 215,000 likes, with fans chuckling at the blend of fiction and looming reality.
