Indonesia has rolled out 25 new robot police officers that look like real-life Robocops to help fight crime, especially drug smuggling. The Indonesian National Police showed off these emotionless robots during a parade in Jakarta, complete with police uniforms and black berets. These humanoid robots can do many jobs that human officers do. They can defuse bombs, help negotiate during hostage situations, and carry out search and rescue missions.
The robots also work with facial recognition and can watch for traffic violations. Indonesia has some of the world’s strictest anti-drug laws, so these robots will likely help with that fight. The Indonesian police have big plans for robots. Their 2025-2045 Strategic Plan includes money for robot dogs starting in 2026. These robot dogs work like regular police dogs but don’t need food, training, or handlers. They can also handle extreme weather better than real dogs. The robots were made working with a Chinese company but developed in Indonesia.
Source: Metro
