Autonomous robots check on bad behaviour in Singapore's heartland


Autonomous robot Xavier making its patrolling debut at Toa Payoh Central on Sunday, Sept 5, 2021.- The Straits Times/ANN

SINGAPORE, Sept 5 (The Straits Times/ANN): An autonomous robot designed to help weed out bad public behaviour has made its way into the heartland.

Called Xavier, it will patrol the neighbourhood in Toa Payoh Central as part of a three-week trial starting on Sunday (Sept 5).

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