China’s sci-fi spherical Death Star robot police use artificial intelligence, facial recognition to track criminals
Footage of China’s streets captures a scene straight out of science fiction – spherical drones operating alongside patrolling law enforcement officers.
Chinese robotics company Longgang Technology launched the RT-G autonomous spherical robot in a press release, calling it a “technological breakthrough” designed to assist or even replace humans in hazardous environments.
The spherical robot can operate on land and water.
The company says the robots can reach speeds of 35 km/h (about 22 mph) and can withstand up to 8,818 pounds (4 tons) of impact damage.
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Chinese company Logon Technology has launched RT-G, a spherical artificial intelligence robot that assists law enforcement patrols. (Login technology)
In a video posted by TikTok user @di.q60, a large spherical mechanical police officer can be seen patrolling Zhejiang University in Hangzhou, China.
On a busy street in Hangzhou, a city of nearly 12 million people, a large RoboCop is flanked by four police officers.
The spheres were designed by Chinese company Logon Technology. (Login technology)
In addition to RoboCop’s intimidating presence, the robots come equipped with an impressive array of advanced technology.
According to Logon Technology, the robots are powered by advanced artificial intelligence.
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The company said RT-G will assist law enforcement by using advanced artificial intelligence and facial recognition technology to identify and stop criminals.
Police departments use robot dogs for patrol services. (CyberGuy.com)
China’s recent use of robots shows how countries are combining technology with traditional policing methods to enhance public safety.
In the United States, New York Mayor Eric Adams launched a robot dog in April 2023.
“We want the public to know that the use of these technologies will be transparent, consistent and always done in partnership with the people we serve,” New York Police Commissioner Keechant Sewell said at the unveiling.
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The robot dogs are designed to assist the NYPD in investigating high-risk or dangerous incidents.
