Last updated on May 1st, 2023 at 07:47 pm
There is no ban on visiting parks in Singapore; generally, quite strict isolation rules have been introduced
An unusual “employee” has appeared in the central park of Singapore. This is the Spot Robot Dog produced by Boston Dynamics. During the two-week test that began on Friday, the robot will remind visitors to the park of the need to keep their distance in order to prevent the spread of coronavirus.
“Let’s keep Singapore healthy,” the robot reproduces the appeal recorded in his memory. “For your safety and for those around you, please be at least one meter away.” Thank”.
The spot was chosen for its ability to cross country in parks and gardens. In addition to broadcasting messages reminding visitors of distance measures, the robot helps estimate the number of people in the park. For this, he has cameras and other devices. Authorities assured that the cameras are not used to recognize people or surveillance.
Although there is no ban on visiting parks in Singapore, generally quite strict isolation rules have been introduced, the violation of which can lead to huge fines and even imprisonment.
So, in accordance with the rules, which will be valid until June 1, residents can leave their homes only for such important reasons as buying food. In public places, wearing a mask is a must. Outdoor exercises are permissible, but they must be performed alone.
In a city-state with a population of 5.7 million people, more than 21,000 infections have been reported, which is one of the highest rates in Asia. They are mainly recorded among migrant workers in cramped dormitories in areas that are not visited by tourists.
