As technology continues to progress, more and more fascinating innovations are being introduced. Take, for example, this robot that serves as a waitress, allowing a disabled woman to work. While this particular robot is designed to look similar to a human, there are others who more closely resemble a Star Wars character — and that one is being made to work with the police.
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This robot is being tested by police in China. Its design is sure to capture the attention of anyone who is nearby. This is true, in part, because it bears an odd resemblance to the beloved character BB-8 from the Star Wars series. This one can’t chat with humans, even in a robotic language, but it is able to follow officers all on its own. Check out one of these police robots in action in the video below.
@dailymail A spherical robot used to aid police is being tested in China. It can be equipped with net guns, tear gas sprayers, smoke grenades, loudspeakers, and sound wave dispersal devices. It can autonomously follow officers without a remote control and reach speeds up to about 20 miles per hour. 🎥 Newsflare #news #china #robot #cop #police ♬ Road to Glory – Lux-Inspira
Police in China Take Their New Robot Partner Out For a Spin
The robot’s official name is Rotunbot, though it’s called RT-G for short. It was created at Zhejiang University by researchers. And while it is rather compact, don’t underestimate its size. It is said to weigh about 275 pounds and can get up to 22 miles per hour. According to Wang You, an associate professor who worked on RT-G, it takes mere seconds to reach that speed.
Part of the appeal of a police robot like this, they say, is that it can scare off would-be attackers. Plus, these robots are equipped with net guns, tear gas, and speakers. These items are also said to be useful in areas that would be particularly dangerous for a human to enter.
“This robot can cope with dangers such as falling or being beaten,” Wang explains, “and can perform tactical actions such as enemy identification, tracking, and capture after modular modification.”
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