A Ground robot is to be on trial to patrol and survey a public area with high foot traffic in certain areas in Singapore.
In a media release, the authorities state that an HTX robot will be deployed for a three-week period from Sep. 5 to patrol Toa Payoh Central.
The robot(s), called Xavier, will weave its way autonomously through the crowds to detect “undesirable social behaviours”.
Upon detecting activities like:
- Smoking in prohibited areas
- Illegal hawking
- Improperly parked bicycles within HDB Hub
- Congregation of more than five people (in line with prevailing Safe Management Measures)
- Motorised active mobility devices and motorcycles on footpaths
It will trigger real-time alerts to the command and control centre of the police.
