CHENGDU: Robot police have officially been deployed in southwest China’s Chengdu, one of the country’s top tourist cities, as part of its smart policing initiative in the lead-up to the 2025 World Games in this city in August.
At Tianfu Square, the city’s busiest public space with daily foot traffic of up to 100,000 people, five Robocop officers have begun routine patrols alongside human police. Working in pairs and rotating every two to three hours, they can send real-time footage and alerts to command centers to assist nearby officers.
The robots, which include quadruped robots, wheeled robots and humanoid robots, have been undergoing real-world testing since June 16. These trials are designed to improve their operational algorithms in authentic urban environments and adaptability for complex scenarios.
One humanoid robot has drawn special attention from the public. It waves its arms in sync with traffic lights to guide vehicles and pedestrians, serving as a futuristic presence in this city in Sichuan Province.
Equipped with autonomous navigation, intelligent obstacle avoidance, real-time audio-video streaming and remote communication capabilities, these Robocop officers assist with policing duties, serve tourists and manage traffic.
They can also return to their charging docks automatically, enabling round-the-clock functionality. –Agencies
