Friendly ‘robocop’ helps police in Hungary

After Robi's talk, the children laughed as they all tried to mirror his robot moves. Photo: AFP

A talkative little robot has been enlisted by police in Hungary to help bring an electric jolt to presentations in schools and pensioner clubs.

“Hi kids!” said robot Robi to a class of primary school children in Szolnok, 100km east of Budapest. “Some things you need to be careful with when using the internet...” he continued in a tinny voice.