Four-legged walking robot urging to secure social distance

Countries around the world are implementing measures to maintain social distancing to prevent the spread of Corona 19. As one of these initiatives, Boston Dynamics’ four-legged walking robot Spot began on May 8th in the Bishan-Ang Mo Kio Park in Singapore. do.

Spot immediately counts the number of people in the camera’s field of view as it travels the promenade in a Singapore park. Since this camera does not recognize personally identifiable information, it cannot collect personal information. Robots can be controlled remotely from the control center, reducing human contact within the park remotely without actually facing the park.

Spot is suitable for park patrols with its ability to run on various terrains and detect collisions by detecting objects within 1m. When Spot meets a runner or a cyclist, it is said to keep Singapore healthy, or to keep a distance of at least 1m for himself and the people around him.

The operation of the spot in this park is carried out by the Smart National Digital Government Group, which was established in cooperation with the Singapore National Parks Commission, the Singaporean Ministry of Finance, and the Digital Department of the Information and Communication Agency. During the two-week trial period from May 8th, the operating time and range of movement will be limited to a part of the park, and the spot will be accompanied by one employee.

According to a government agency’s announcement, according to the results of this pilot operation, it will consider extending the operating time and operating other parks. In Singapore, Spot is being used to transport medicines and other medicines at the Changi Exhibition Center, which operates as a COVID-19 containment facility.

The National Parks Commission of Singapore has repeatedly stated to stay at home to reduce the COVID-19 outbreak, and recommends that if you want to go for a walk, jog, or ride a bicycle, go to a nearby park alone and go home immediately after exercise. In addition, they are urged to wear a mask when going out, except for heavy exercise. Related information can be found here .