Singapore's parks have a new patrol unit. This one however is a new robot dog named Spot , who's job is patrolling as part of a coronavirus-related trial.
Spot the robot "dog" will patrol the area starting this weekend and broadcast a pre-recorded message to visitors to remind them of the importance of social distancing, authorities said. He is also equipped with cameras that will scan the surroundings and help officials estimate the number of people gathering in parks, they said
US-based Boston Dynamics created the robot dog. The cyborg canine is fitted with a camera to monitor how busy Bishan-Ang Moh Kio Park becomes. It also carries a loudspeaker to broadcast social-distancing messages.
Singapore authorities said the pilot project is currently set to run in a limited trial for two weeks at one park during off-peak hours. But if all goes well, authorities will consider expanding the program.
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