Robotic Traffic Cones

(Lincoln, Nebraska) Is this a good idea?

A University of Nebraska professor has developed robotic cones and barrels that can move out of the way, or into place, from computer commands made miles away.

They can even be programmed to move on their own at any particular part of the day, said Shane Farritor, an assistant professor of mechanical engineering at Nebraska.

The orange barrels and cones almost control the world now. Do we really want them to be able to march down the highway?