This has to be some kind a sick joke. With all the important headlines out there, this pops up.
Anyway, the bot was beaten in Philadelphia where the murders are at an all time high.
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-3183126/Friendly-hitchhiking-robot-beaten-pulp-Philly-two-weeks-attempt-cross-country.html (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-3183126/Friendly-hitchhiking-robot-beaten-pulp-Philly-two-weeks-attempt-cross-country.html)
Avoid Philly like the PLAGUE :P
(good thing Philly Cheese Steak Sandwiches moved to Las Vegas :P )