Meet Spot, The Robot Dog Patroling Singapore Parks To Encourage Social Distancing

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  The quite frightening looking dog was engineered by Boston Dynamics and had its first go-around a few days ago

  
  via .straitstimes

  In footage shared by The Straits Times, the yellow dog trots around the park and regularly broadcasts a recorded message in English, reminding park visitors to observe social distancing guidelines: "Let's keep Singapore healthy. For your own safety and for those around you, please stand at least one meter apart. Thank you."

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  The Dog robot is equipped with cameras to help it estimate the number of visitors in the parks

  
  via .straitstimes

  It is currently undergoing a two-week trial before Singapore determines whether it wants to permanently deploy it for policing measures.

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  Spot will help in lowering risk of exposure to the Covid-19 virus:

  via The Straits Times

  As it is controlled remotely, less manpower is needed for park patrols, helping to minimize physical contact among staff, safe distancing ambassadors, and park visitors. 

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