China police robot patrols streets, capturing public attention, bringing sci-fi to life
Company has also launched other robot models, with the standout capable of squatting, jumping, doing push-ups, retrieving items
Humanoid robots have recently been deployed to patrol the streets alongside human police officers in southern China, capturing widespread public attention as they actively interact with the public.
These robots have recently taken centrestage on the streets of Shenzhen, Guangdong province, where they were spotted in high-visibility police vests performing patrol duties.
An online trending video showcases the robot walking in formation with police officers and enthusiastically shaking hands with people.
It waved to the crowd and executed voice commands, drawing in many onlookers and enlivening the city streets.
These sleek humanoid robots, designated as model PM01, were released on December 24, 2024.
Standing at 1.38 metres tall and weighing 40kg, they cost 88,000 yuan (US$12,000) each.