If you’ve ever travelled along Thailand’s highways, chances are you’ve seen them, towering, colour-splashed trucks roaring down the road, covered in dazzling patterns, mythical creatures, and, quite often, the unmistakable face of Che Guevara. To many Thais, Che isn’t just a symbol of revolution; he’s affectionately known as the “father of the truck.”

Amid a serious truck driver shortage, convenience store chain Seven-Eleven Japan Co. began a trial delivery service using robots on public roads in Tokyo's western suburb on Monday.