This Robot’s Headed to Vegas 

There aren’t many people hitchhiking in America anymore, but the population of hitchhiking robots is about to explode, from zero to one. Next week, hitchBOT will begin a journey across America, relying on the kindness of strangers along the way.

hitchBOT on a motorcycle

Most laws seem to state that no person may stand in a roadway to solicit a ride, but it seems like a robot is in the clear. If you spot this little fellow, why not join in the fun?