Burleson has become the first city in Texas to participate in a program that uses robots to improve the accessibility of city sidewalks.
Under the Americans with Disabilities Act, cities are required to assess the accessibility of sidewalks for things like cracked pavement, tree roots, and other obstructions that can make it harder for people with disabilities to get around.
That work is often done by people who have to get on their hands and knees, and it takes a long time to perform — but one company wants to change that…