Police in Singapore have announced that, for the first time, they are conducting tests of robots patrolling the streets, increasing the strength of police officers.
The robot, called Xavier, is part of a large project involving five public agencies in Singapore (HDX, National Housing Agency, Land Transport Authority, Singapore Food Agency and Housing & Development Board).
Xavier has been patrolling the streets for three weeks from 5 September. -
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 bot encounters any of these activities, it sends alerts σε πραγματικό χρόνο στο κέντρο εντολών και ελέγχου που επιβλέπει τη λειτουργία του ρομπότ. Το ρομπότ εμφανίζει παράλληλα και ένα μήνυμα για να προειδοποιεί το κοινό, για την εκπαίδευση του κοινού αλλά και την πρόληψη ανεπιθύμητων δραστηριοτήτων.
The aim of the project is to support the police and reduce the number required for pedestrian patrols.
For its autonomous navigation, Xavier has a multitude of sensors and safety features that allow it to operate without human supervision and enable it to avoid obstacles and pedestrians. The policemen define his patrol route in advance. The robot's cameras send streaming 360-degree video in the command and control center.
The cameras support IR and LED lighting with features that allow them to take pictures and videos in the dark or in low-light conditions. Images are streamed in one system video analysis that leverages artificial intelligence.
