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Friday, May 08, 2020

Spot the Robot Patrols Singapore Parks

This is scarier than facial recognition.  Using Spot the Robot to remind park goers to stay apart.




 Video: https://youtu.be/viuR7N6E2LA  from Singapore Times

Spot the robot is reminding park goers in Singapore to keep their distance from one another
A different kind of walkies for Spot the robot dog
By James Vincent  in TheVerge

At a time when simply sharing space with a fellow human being can be a dangerous activity, many governments, airports, and hospitals are discovering the non-contagious delights of robots, which can be deployed to clean surfaces and deliver goods without fear.

Their latest deployment comes from Singapore, where municipal authorities are using Boston Dynamics’ four-legged Spot robot to remind park visitors to keep a safe distance from one another. Starting today, a Spot unit will patrol the city’s Bishan-Ang Mo Kio Park as part of a two-week trial, broadcasting prerecorded messages “to remind park visitors to observe safe distancing measures.”  ... "

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