The Singapore Police Force's Airport Police Division (APD) and Home Team Science and Technology Agency (HTX) have been piloting a new police patrol robot named Gibson since early July.This indoor robot, which was built to enhance police presence and improve officers' mobility, can also be used as a means of transport.During the demonstration to the media on Wednesday (July 16), Gibson operated within Changi Airport Terminal 4 in its dual-mode operation — autonomous and ride.The autonomous mode compromises of in-depth cameras, 3D LiDAR (Light Detection and Ranging) cameras and Sonar (Sound Navigation and Ranging) techniques that allow Gibson to determine its location, safely navigate the indoor environment and avoid collisions.This indoor robot is also equipped with a «safety bubble» feature, which functions as a proximity detector. This means it can stop and sound a horn when it detects that someone is too close or obstructing its path. Read more