The O-R3 autonomous robot, created by Otsaw, was being used for plant and reservoir surveys by the nation’s PUB water agency. However, the coronavirus pandemic led to a new use for it. O-R3 can now be seen driving around public parks while broadcasting a prerecorded message encouraging social distancing: “To curb the spread of COVID-19, gatherings at this park are not allowed. Please practise safe distancing at all times and do not loiter at this park. Stay safe, stay home.”
How do you make sure park-goers are social distancing?
Answer: By shaming them with an autonomous robot.
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Officials in Singapore have found a way to make sure that people visiting public parks are following social distancing guidelines without having to send more people into the parks.
The O-R3 autonomous robot, created by Otsaw, was being used for plant and reservoir surveys by the nation’s PUB water agency. However, the coronavirus pandemic led to a new use for it. O-R3 can now be seen driving around public parks while broadcasting a prerecorded message encouraging social distancing: “To curb the spread of COVID-19, gatherings at this park are not allowed. Please practise safe distancing at all times and do not loiter at this park. Stay safe, stay home.”
The O-R3 autonomous robot, created by Otsaw, was being used for plant and reservoir surveys by the nation’s PUB water agency. However, the coronavirus pandemic led to a new use for it. O-R3 can now be seen driving around public parks while broadcasting a prerecorded message encouraging social distancing: “To curb the spread of COVID-19, gatherings at this park are not allowed. Please practise safe distancing at all times and do not loiter at this park. Stay safe, stay home.”
