A police robot on patrol at Changi Airport in Singapore. Singapore Police Force A successful trial of police robots has led to their permanent deployment at Singapore’s main international airport. The wheel-based robots, equipped with cameras, sensors, a display panel, and a siren, can autonomously roam through the airport lounges. They also feature built-in speakers …
Tesla has recently unveiled its latest version of the Tesla Bot, a humanoid robot that could potentially work alongside factory workers or even replace them. The company’s CEO, Elon Musk, first announced the idea in 2021, claiming that it would “eliminate dangerous, repetitive, boring tasks.” The initial prototype was unveiled in September 2022, and now, …
Boston Dynamics’ remarkable Spot robot is available to various industries to assist with tasks such as inspections, mapping, and monitoring. It has also captured the attention of artist Agnieszka Pilat, who has been using Spot to create various works of art. Artist Agnieszka Pilat and Boston Dynamics’ Spot robot. NVG Pilat’s latest project involves training …
New York City has introduced crime-fighting robots which are designed to support human police officers. This is the second attempt by the city to incorporate robocops in its police department, after public outcry curtailed a similar effort two years ago. Massachusetts-based Boston Dynamics built two “Digidogs” at a cost of $750,000 from the police department’s …