Spanish police received a robot dog that monitors traffic rules. Video

At the end of March 2024, Spanish police adopted a robotic dog that patrols the streets. This robop, among other things, is able to identify violations of traffic rules (SDA).

The robot appeared in Malaga - this is a city and port in southern Spain, in Andalusia. It took two years for the specialists of the local university to develop the machine. The dog is able, for example, to warn that the use of electric scooters in a certain place is prohibited.

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Initially, the robot is controlled remotely via the Internet. But in the future, the police intend to introduce artificial intelligence tools that will allow the dog to patrol the streets in a fully automatic mode.

The robot has a green and black color. It is equipped with various sensors, cameras and a flashing light. The mechanical part of the robot was manufactured by Alisys. The Institute of Technology and Software within the University of Malaga is responsible for the management system: it includes communication and power facilities. The dog weighs approximately 35 kg. In total, five video cameras are involved.

Almudena Diaz, one of the researchers involved in the project, says the robot police control platform is based on 5G communication technology. High data transfer rates and low latencies not only improve mobility, but also expand the ability to analyze images and identify potentially dangerous situations in real time. This, as noted, "marks a significant step forward in integrating technology into public safety measures." The introduction of robosobaki is part of a program to modernize law enforcement agencies and public safety protocols. It is also said that the appearance of the robot on the streets of Malaga in itself can become a unique attraction that attracts tourists.^[1]

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