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on Saturday May 27 2017, @05:35PM
from the madame,-you-have-suffered-an-emotional-shock dept.
from the madame,-you-have-suffered-an-emotional-shock dept.
The Dubai police have a new officer, a life-sized robot one [...]
He has a large touch screen and can be used for paying fines and for reporting incidents of concern. [...]
"This is the official launch of our first Robocop," said Brig Khalid Al Razooqi, Dubai Police director general of smart services, according to the i. "Now most people visit police stations or customer service, but with this tool we can reach the public 24/7 and it won't ask for any sick leave or maternity leave."
Source: The Inquirer
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(Score: 1, Insightful) by Anonymous Coward on Saturday May 27 2017, @05:49PM
Just imagine what can be done with some firmware hacks in the field or central computer "alteration".
Hey look there, evil criminal! *duck*
This will however be useful verify proper burka coverage or lest it will use the tazer. And of course to chase Infidels, no tazer for them, just death. People can be interrogated to know the holy book constantly. etc! the possibilities are an endless, nightmare.