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Anbot robot, from Facebook.
Beijing, Sept. 26 — Shenzhen International Airport in southern China, one of the country’s busiest airports, has employed robots to patrol one of its terminals, making it one of the first public places in China to do so.
According to the official People’s Daily, the Anbot robots are oval-shaped and resemble the Star Wars ‘R2D2’ robot or the Daleks from Doctor Who.
The bot’s ‘face’ has a digital display and a high-definition camera to take pictures of travelers for analysis.
The role of these devices, for now, is similar to that of a security camera, but with greater mobility as they can move at speeds of up to 18 kph.
They are also equipped with a defense mechanism: an extendable arm that produces an electrical current.
AnBot was developed by a university in the central city of Changsha and may also be used to patrol schools and banks.
The robots can also look for explosives, weapons, and drugs, and are priced at $15,000. EFE
