In a bid to encourage social distancing in Singapore whose Covid-19 cases keep rising, the government has ’employed the services’ of robot dogs to do just that.
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On Friday, the government announced it would start deploying Spot, a famous yellow and black canine robot made by BostonDynamics’ at local parks and that the robot “dog” will patrol the local areas broadcasting a pre-recorded message to visitors to remind them of the importance of social distancing.
The robotic dog will be equipped with cameras that will scan the surroundings and help government officials estimate the number of people gathering in parks.
“These cameras will not be able to track and/or recognize specific individuals, and no personal data will be collected,” the government said in a statement.
“Unlike wheeled robots, Spot works well across different terrains and can navigate obstacles effectively, making it ideal for operation in public parks and gardens,” it noted.
According to the government of Singapore, the robotic dog project will run in a limited trial for two weeks at one park during off-peak hours and if all goes well, authorities will consider expanding the program.
Information from Brivily also used in this report.
SOURCE: www.Ghgossip.com
