Xavier the first police robot on patrol

Police in Singapore have announced that, for the first time, they are conducting tests which patrols the streets increasing the police force.

The robot is called , and is part of a large project involving five public agencies in Singapore (HDX, National Transportation Agency, Land Transport Authority, Food Agency and Housing & Development Board).

Xavier has been patrolling the streets for three weeks from 5 September. -

xavier robot

Xavier operates autonomously and moves through the crowds at Toa Payoh Central, seeking what authorities consider unwanted social behavior.

The robot-looking behaviors include people smoking in restricted areas, illegally parked bicycles at the Hgb Hub, people gathering in groups of more than five, and motorized use on sidewalks.

If the robot encounters any of these activities, it sends real-time alerts to the command center and which monitors the operation of the robot. The robot also displays a message to warn the public, to educate the public and prevent unwanted activities.

The aim of the project is to support the police and reduce the number required for pedestrian patrols.

For its autonomous navigation, the Xavier has many sensors and safety features, which allow it to operate without human supervision and enables it to avoid obstacles and pedestrians. The police plan the route of his patrol in advance. The robot's cameras send 360-degree streaming video to the command and control center.

The cameras support IR and LED lighting with που τους επιτρέπουν να έχουν and video in the dark or in low-light conditions. Images are streamed to a video analysis system that leverages artificial intelligence.

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