Knife crime is common but difficult to investigate. Robots can help

Knife crime is common but difficult to investigate. Robots can help

The following article contains material that some readers might find distressing. Around the world, knives are a popular weapon of choice among criminals. In Australia, for example, they are the most common weapon used in homicides. And in countries such as the United Kingdom and Canada, knife crime has recently been on the rise. As common as they are, stabbings are also difficult to investigate. Our new study, published this week in WIREs Foren…