There’s the Knightscope K5, and then the SEQSENSE SQ-2 security robot, which is now apparently being used to patrol the Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building due to a staff shortage. These are not armed robots, just ones equipped with various cameras that transmit live video feeds to a manned central station. Why does it have a spinning head? It’s used to generate 3D maps of its surroundings.
Information about the SQ-2 is scarce, although we do believe it does more than simply transmit live video feeds to human security guards in a room. Some are curious as to why they didn’t opt to use something more intimidating, such as Boston Dynamics’ Atlas robot or even their robot dog, which can also be equipped with non-lethal weapons, like a stun gun.
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They look kind of intimidating with those things spinning on their heads. Isn’t the R2-D2 model available? Is arming them for self-defense an option? Just having cameras moving about is enough of a deterrent. They should use these in schools too,” said visitors.
