Unmanned Combat Ground Vehicle
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I must say those UGVs look so cool, are there any technological barriers to actual deployments at this point? where would the operator be situated? how far back from the front would they have to be? or are they right next to the commander?
That's the unmanned combat engineering vehicle mentioned by by78 in post #763.
Not exactly a military device, but Chinese police have started testing a spherical autonomous robot to assist in patrols and apprehending suspects.
The device is equipped with tear gas, cameras and flashing lights, and can track and identify targets
In eastern China, a robot that can identify and chase suspects follows police officers as they patrol the streets in a crowded commercial district.
In a viral clip that could come straight from a sci-fi film, the spherical robot is decked out with cameras and flashing lights, and tilts and rolls around without tipping over.
The robots used by police in Wenzhou, Zhejiang province, can be equipped with suppression tools such as tear gas, and are part of China’s broader efforts to deploy advanced technology to aid officers.
Authorities promote it as a tool that “cannot be smashed” and that is “resilient in hostile environments”.
The spherical robot, patented by the College of Control Science and Engineering at Zhejiang University, was meant to solve issues facing robots with wheels and legs, Wenzhou Daily reported on Wednesday.
Wang You, an associate professor at the college, told the newspaper the device weighed 125kg (275lbs), could travel at 35km/h (22mph) and needed only 2.5 seconds to reach top speed.
“This robot can cope with dangers such as falling or being beaten, and can perform tactical actions such as enemy identification, tracking and capture after modular modification,” Wang said.
“Because it can complete tasks in hostile environments, it can make up for the deficiencies of [Wenzhou police] drones and robot dogs.”
Wenzhou police said the robot remained operational, even after being attacked at close range, and could come and go easily in crowds and extreme environments. The device is equipped with speakers, net guns and tear-gas sprayers.
The spherical robot was a new attempt to help Wenzhou police with intelligent equipment, to improve patrol efficiency and their ability to handle crises, the report said.
It is among China’s latest moves to equip police with intelligent products as the country pursues “new quality productive forces” with hi-tech innovation.
In March, the Ministry of Public Security and the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology issued a notice seeking “typical application scenarios for robots in policing” that should closely revolve around practical needs, such as security patrols, service management, border defence and investigation and evidence collection.
It said examples would be selected and displayed on different platforms at an appropriate time, to be promoted in future activities.
Also this week, news outlets in Chengdu reported that local police had used robots in commercial districts to prevent mob violence.
During a simulated fight, a robot at the scene started flashing its lights and loudly sounding the words: “If you win the fight, you’ll end up in jail. If you lose the fight, you’ll end up in hospital.”
Meanwhile, it sent a text message summoning nearby police to attend immediately.
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The robot is called the RT-G ("Rotunbot") and was developed by Logon Technology.
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The device is equipped with tear gas, cameras and flashing lights, and can track and identify targets
In eastern China, a robot that can identify and chase suspects follows police officers as they patrol the streets in a crowded commercial district.
In a viral clip that could come straight from a sci-fi film, the spherical robot is decked out with cameras and flashing lights, and tilts and rolls around without tipping over.
The robots used by police in Wenzhou, Zhejiang province, can be equipped with suppression tools such as tear gas, and are part of China’s broader efforts to deploy advanced technology to aid officers.
Authorities promote it as a tool that “cannot be smashed” and that is “resilient in hostile environments”.
The spherical robot, patented by the College of Control Science and Engineering at Zhejiang University, was meant to solve issues facing robots with wheels and legs, Wenzhou Daily reported on Wednesday.
Wang You, an associate professor at the college, told the newspaper the device weighed 125kg (275lbs), could travel at 35km/h (22mph) and needed only 2.5 seconds to reach top speed.
“This robot can cope with dangers such as falling or being beaten, and can perform tactical actions such as enemy identification, tracking and capture after modular modification,” Wang said.
“Because it can complete tasks in hostile environments, it can make up for the deficiencies of [Wenzhou police] drones and robot dogs.”
Wenzhou police said the robot remained operational, even after being attacked at close range, and could come and go easily in crowds and extreme environments. The device is equipped with speakers, net guns and tear-gas sprayers.
The spherical robot was a new attempt to help Wenzhou police with intelligent equipment, to improve patrol efficiency and their ability to handle crises, the report said.
It is among China’s latest moves to equip police with intelligent products as the country pursues “new quality productive forces” with hi-tech innovation.
In March, the Ministry of Public Security and the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology issued a notice seeking “typical application scenarios for robots in policing” that should closely revolve around practical needs, such as security patrols, service management, border defence and investigation and evidence collection.
It said examples would be selected and displayed on different platforms at an appropriate time, to be promoted in future activities.
Also this week, news outlets in Chengdu reported that local police had used robots in commercial districts to prevent mob violence.
During a simulated fight, a robot at the scene started flashing its lights and loudly sounding the words: “If you win the fight, you’ll end up in jail. If you lose the fight, you’ll end up in hospital.”
Meanwhile, it sent a text message summoning nearby police to attend immediately.
--
The robot is called the RT-G ("Rotunbot") and was developed by Logon Technology.
Videos: