China police robot patrols streets, capturing public attention, bringing sci-fi to life

A humanoid police robot patrols Shenzhen, captivating the public and bringing sci-fi to life. - Photo: SCMP composite/YouTube/sz.gov.cn

BEIJING: Humanoid robots have recently been deployed to patrol the streets alongside human police officers in southern China, capturing widespread public attention as they actively interact with the public.

These robots have recently taken centrestage on the streets of Shenzhen, Guangdong province, where they were spotted in high-visibility police vests performing patrol duties.