Thailand rolls out robotic traffic cop

6:10 PM, Dec 27, 2012   |    comments
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The robot is the creation of a local traffic police unit.

It runs on a car battery and is made from a fashion mannequin with a robotic arm.

Police say it can operate for between 10 and 12 hours on a fully-charged battery.

The robot was introduced during a road safety campaign over the New Year holiday. Police hope it will reduce traffic accidents during the busy traveling season.

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