Robocobs arrive in Dubai
The “world’s first
operational Robocop” started its tour of duty on Sunday in Dubai, the first in
the Emirate’s planned robot police force.
The Robocop, five feet
five inches tall and weighing 99kg, speaks six languages and reads facial
expressions.
“He can chat and
interact, respond to public queries, shake hands and offer a military salute,”
Brigadier-General Khalid Nasser Al Razzouqi, Director-General of Smart Services
with the Dubai Police, said.
Residents can use the
Robocop to pay fines or report crimes, and it also can transmit and receive messages
from police headquarters.
“The launch is a
significant milestone for the Emirate and a step towards realising Dubai’s
vision to be a global leader in smart cities technology adoption,” Al Razzouqi
said.
“With an aim to assist
and help people in the malls or on the streets, the Robocop is the latest smart
addition to the force and has been designed to help us fight crime, keep the
city safe and improve happiness levels,” he added.
Dubai appears to be
bracing up for the 2022 FIFA World Cup to be hosted by Qatar, the first to be
held in the Middle East and in an Arab and a majority-Muslim country.
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