Boston Dynamics' spot aids social distancing

[Still Waters]

Singapore is trying a new way to get its residents to stay away from each other.

On Friday, the government announced it would start deploying Spot, Boston Dynamics' famous yellow and black canine robot, at one local park.

The four-legged 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.

The device will also be equipped with cameras that will scan the surroundings and help officials estimate the number of people gathering in parks, they said.

https://edition.cnn.com/2020/05/08/tech/singapore-coronavirus-social-distancing-robot-intl-hnk/index.html

[SHaYap]

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[Golden Duck]

3 hours ago, third_eye said:

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It would've sounded better with RoboCops voice.

[Buzz_Light_Year]

[spartan max2]

Looks like one of those things politicans do that in practical terms accomplished nonething but allows themselves to give a little pat on the back 

Edited May 9, 2020 by spartan max2

[aztek]

i think it is more than just pat on a back, i'm sure they get kickbacks donations from companies who got contracts building servicing operating these things

[Wepwawet]

This is in fact a disguised alien invasion with these robot dogs being the first foot soldiers. Netflix War of the Worlds cyborg dogs

Edited May 10, 2020 by Wepwawet

[Seti42]

Those things creep me out. Probably because of how many similar looking things I've been attacked by in video games throughout most of my life.
At least they aren't that fast, nor do they have guns mounted on them. Yet.

[little_dreamer]

Kind of creepy - it has no face or head.

[Festina]

Creepy as hell.  How could one destroy such a thing?  

Edited May 11, 2020 by Festina