Robot police officers ‘could join UK forces’ to chase suspects like RoboCop

Describing scenes reminiscent of 1987 American science fiction hit RoboCop, he said: “The sky is really the limit. Take a robbery, for instance — they could really take control of the scene.

“They could chase you for five miles, and they won’t get tired. At the same time, while they are chasing the suspect, they can scan the suspect’s bio and characteristics.

“Their AI can detect from 200 metres away if the suspect has a weapon or not. A human officer would not be able to do that.”

Professor Sun shared his vision for the next generation of policing at the American Association for the Advancement of Science’s annual conference in Phoenix, Arizona.

He said robot companions would likely need a human partner to accompany them, but could be extremely useful in dangerous situations.

The expert added: “Engaging in the use of force, engaging in high-speed chase — it’s not in our imagination, it’s coming up. My predictions are these robots will do straight law enforcement, probably within a couple of years.”

The legal and moral implications must be considered, and Prof Sun is currently polling police officers worldwide, including in the UK, to assess their views.

Article source: https://www.express.co.uk/news/science/2170273/robot-police-robocop-USA-science