China's First Robot Traffic Squad Hits the Streets with Wide-Ranging Capabilities
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China's first robot traffic squad hits the streets with wide-ranging capabilities
China's streets just got a futuristic upgrade. Drivers will now be guided through busy intersections by a robot police force — just imagine C-3PO telling you to turn left. As Global Times reported, on the first day of the May Day holiday, China put its first organized robot traffic management squad into action around the West Lake scenic area in Hangzhou. The rollout is more than just a flashy tech demo. According to Global Times, the 15-robot…
Painted in yellow and with wheels that allow them to move easily and avoid stumbling, Chinese police robots perform three functions, including supporting tourists and being connected to the traffic lights network of the area to serve as traffic agents. The post China has been playing to overcome science fiction for years: it already has its police robot first appeared on Cubadebate.
China Deploys ‘Robot Police’ to Manage Holiday Traffic Surge
Holiday traffic in one of China’s busiest tourist cities came with an unusual sight this year: robot police directing crowds, issuing warnings, and even giving directions. During the May Day holiday, Hangzhou deployed what state media describes as the country’s first formally organized robot traffic police squad. According to Global Times and Xinhua, the unit consists of 15 intelligent robots stationed at key intersections, including the popular…
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