... The robot’s official name is Rotunbot, though it’s called RT-G for short. It was created at Zhejiang University by researchers. And while it is rather compact, don’t underestimate its size. It is said to weigh about 275 pounds and can get up to 22 miles per hour. ...
Part of the appeal of a police robot like this, they say, is that it can scare off would-be attackers. Plus, these robots are equipped with net guns, tear gas, and speakers. These items are also said to be useful in areas that would be particularly dangerous for a human to enter.
“This robot can cope with dangers such as falling or being beaten,” Wang explains, “and can perform tactical actions such as enemy identification, tracking, and capture after modular modification.”
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