Singapore: Police robots deployed at Singapore airport: What they do, how they work and more – Times of India

The trend of deploying autonomous police robot seems to be slowly catching up. Earlier this year, the New York Police Department (NYPD) announced that it will use police robots to patrol the city. Now, Singapore has revealed that it will use autonomous robots to patrol the Changi airport.
According to a report by The Straits Times, the robots are fitted with cameras, sensors, sirens and more. The report mentions that Singapore had been doing trial runs with these robots for the last five years.
As per the report, the robots have an extendable mast that goes up to 2.3 metres. Otherwise, their standard height is about five foot, seven inches. Further, they are fitted with multiple cameras that give a 360-degree vision field. This helps the officers in the police operation give a clear view of the what’s happening on the ground.
The robots have built-in speakers which allow police officers to communicate with passengers. Also, they have microphones which allow passengers to communicate with human police officers in case they need any help.
Lim Ke Wei, superintendent, Airport Police Division was quoted as saying, “These patrol robots operate autonomously alongside our officers, providing additional eyes and support on the ground. The integration of robotics enhances the operational efficiency and capabilities of our frontline officers, enabling them to be more effective in their duties.”
Singapore has been testing the use of patrol robots for a while now. In fact, it was first done in 2018 and then robots were also used for patrolling at the Marina Bay Sands area as well.
At the Changi airport, Singapore has been using robotic technology for a while. The report mentions that in 2021, Singapore introduced robotic grass cutters for landscaping at the airport. A robotic traffic cop was also trialled in the parking area of the airport in 2021.