{"id":125776,"date":"2020-05-11T11:17:39","date_gmt":"2020-05-11T09:17:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/highxtar.com\/?p=125776"},"modified":"2020-05-21T15:05:56","modified_gmt":"2020-05-21T13:05:56","slug":"spot-robot-dog-imposes-social-distancing","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/highxtar.com\/en\/spot-robot-dog-imposes-social-distancing\/","title":{"rendered":"‘Spot’ is the robot dog that imposes social distancing"},"content":{"rendered":"

In a parallel reality where technology prevails, Singapore has taken a step forward in controlling social alienation in parks with its robotic mascot Spot.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

\"Spot,<\/p>\n

This advanced technology being created with the help of Boston Dynamics<\/strong>, was enlisted to block the propagation of the Covid-19<\/a>, applying the security measures that are required in these times. To test the robot’s effectiveness, the city-state released it into a centralized park last Friday, as part of that two-week trial period.<\/p>\n

If Spot analyses any of the passers-by as not complying with the rules, it will say:<\/p>\n

‘Let’s keep Singapore healthy. For your own safety and the safety of those around you, please keep at least one metre away. Thank you.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Similarly, the android will be able, by remote control, to estimate the number of people in the park<\/strong>, although it will not be allowed to track individuals or record their personal data<\/strong>. Thus, Singapore has taken this measure to reverse the unstoppable increase of Coronavirus<\/a> cases in its locality<\/strong>, as it is one of the most affected regions in Southeast Asia<\/strong>.<\/p>\n