China's robot police patrol cities during Labor Day holiday, signaling AI-powered urban governance

A robot officer with badge number "Intelligent Police Unit R001" is seen on a road in Wuhu, east China's Anhui Province, Jan.

China’s first robot traffic police squad begins operations, highlighting tech-driven management

Pedestrians ask a robot traffic management police for directions in Hangzhou, East China's Zhejiang Province, on May 1, 2026.

China's first robot traffic squad hits the streets with wide-ranging capabilities

China's streets just got a futuristic upgrade. Drivers will now be guided through busy intersections by a robot police force ...
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China trials AI police robots for traffic control

Chinese police in several cities have begun deploying humanoid robots powered by artificial intelligence (AI) to assist with traffic enforcement, marking a serious step toward automating road ...
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Hangzhou deploys China’s first robot traffic police squad

Hangzhou has rolled out China’s first organised robot traffic police squad, deploying 15 humanoid units at key intersections and tourist hotspots during the May holiday. The robots assist human ...
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Hangzhou deploys 15 humanoid robots for holiday traffic control

Hangzhou, a major tech hub in eastern China, has deployed 15 humanoid robots to assist with traffic control during the busy May holiday period. The AI-powered machines manage pedestrians, direct ...
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Google announces Gemini Robotics 1.5, an AI model for robots that can think and decide its actions

Gemini Robotics 1.5, a new version of Google's AI model for robotics, enables intelligent agents to build more capable and versatile robots that actively understand their environments and can complete ...