Bomb-detecting robot a new addition to police search unit in Singapore


The backpack-size remote-controlled vehicle can manoeuvre through drains and narrow tunnels to seek out suspicious items. - The Straits Times/ANN

SINGAPORE, July 24 (The Straits Times/ANN): There is a new participant in this year's National Day festivities, but spectators are unlikely to see it even as they are kept safe by it.

It is one of two devices new to the police force - a four-wheeled remote-controlled robot that can sniff out bombs, security threats and suspicious objects - but its work is done almost exclusively underground in drains.

Save 30% OFF The Star Digital Access

Monthly Plan

RM 13.90/month

RM 9.73/month

Billed as RM 9.73 for the 1st month, RM 13.90 thereafter.

Best Value

Annual Plan

RM 12.33/month

RM 8.63/month

Billed as RM 103.60 for the 1st year, RM 148 thereafter.

Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel for breaking news alerts and key updates!
Singapore , Police , Seach Unit , Robot , Bomb Detection

Next In Aseanplus News

Three Indonesian crewmembers rescued after tugboat runs aground on Terengganu coast
Indonesian govt preparing special scheme for state debtors affected by floods
Funeral held in Japan for cat stationmaster Nitama, with 500 fans bidding farewell
Police hold person of interest after Brown University shooting leaves two dead
China’s food-security push to slash soy imports by two-thirds in a decade: Goldman Sachs
Defending champs and hot favourites Philippines, just too good for Malaysia in SEA Games opening basketball game
Singaporean singer Ling Xiao dies at 75
Rexy: I'm ready to quit if asked to
MIC still part of Barisan Nasional, says Saravanan
Drone battery suspected as source of Terra Drone fire that killed 22 people, says Jakarta police

Others Also Read