You have the right to remain cyborg: NYPD’s new ROBOT cop that will police city’s subways
NYC Mayor Eric Adams introduced a new robot police officer today
It will patrol the Times Square subway station alongside a human officer
New York City’s busiest subway station has a new crew member — an almost 400-pound robocop unveiled by NYC Mayor Eric Adams.
‘We’re committed to exploring innovative tools to continue to make this city the safest big city in America, and this robot K5, it has the potential to serve as an important tool in our toolbox,’ Adams said Friday as he unveiled the machine…
It will roam the Times Square — 42 street subway station alongside a human officer for two weeks as part of a test run from city hall. After that, it is expected to patrol the mezzanine level of the station for two months…
Adams said the robot has a license plate reader, but no real-time facial recognition abilities, which has been a concern for privacy advocates…
New Yorkers are not on the same page as the mayor when it comes to unleashing robocops in the concrete jungle…
* The RoboCops get below minimum wages of $9/hour. I am waiting for the first strike.
