Robots are attacking the “holy of holies” – the work of patrol policemen who are called upon to control order on the roads and fine perpetrators. An American engineer from the non-profit organization SRI International has developed a prototype of an impartial robocop who will be able to check the drivers’ documents.
The robot is not independent, it works together with a real policeman who drives a patrol car. The device is mounted on a telescopic rod from the outside of a police car. After the intruder stops, the robot approaches the driver’s window and at the same time places a bar with spikes under the wheel of the vehicle, which prevents the driver from attempting to escape.
Communication between the policeman and the driver is conducted through a robot that is equipped with a screen, speakers and a camera for conducting two-way video and audio communication. There is a built-in scanner for checking documents and a thermal printer for issuing fines. Such a robot partner eliminates direct communication between the driver and the policeman and makes checking vehicles on the road safer and more impartial.
