5G patrol robot debuts in Shanghai
It looks harmless, or even cute. Unlike
uniformed police officers who often look authoritative and unfriendly, this tri-cycled
police robot received pedestrians’ warm attention when it made its debut on the
busiest shopping street in Shanghai. It doesn’t do much at the moment. It rather
functions as a moving CCTV, or Closed-circuit TV, camera with face recognition,
which is seen everywhere in China. But when the area is covered by 5G, the fifth-generation cellular network that transmits data even faster than Wi-Fi, the police robot
can provide real-time interaction with the police.
One of the advantages of this robo-police is
its durability. It can work 24/7 as long as the battery lasts. It also plays a
role to prevent crimes from happening. People can even contact the police real-time
on the site.
But when a police robot is equipped with more
flexible and advanced mobility, it could pursue criminals or intervene in a
dispute or violence. Also, if it is armed with a weapon and AI, it could
function as a true Robo-cop like the ones in the movie.
Will such AI armed robot look as friendly as human
cops?
Enjoy seeing the photos of this friendly looking
patrol robot on the busiest street in Shanghai.
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