The robot carries a machine gun, a camera and a bomb-diffusing chemical; demo held for Delhi cops

This may change the face of counter-insurgency operations in urban landscape, forever.



Straight out of a Hollywood sci-fi thriller, enters a robot. Christened Mini Remote Operative Vehicle, this compact robot moves on a belt, just like a tank, and carries a machine gun, a camera and a special bomb-diffusing chemical.

Wonder Machine: The Delhi Police may become the first security force in the country to buy armed robots to be used in anti-terror operations and urban emergencies. A Canadian company demonstrated its Mini Remote Operative Vehicle before a Delhi Police team at its headquarters in New Delhi on Tuesday. The machine climbed stairs and carried a sand bag to establish its prowessu00a0Pics/MiD DAY

Great news is that the Delhi Police is contemplating to own this state-of-the-art machine to fight crime in the national capital.

A Canadian company gave a demonstration on Tuesday at the Delhi Police Headquarters and showed how it can be of help to the force. Joint Commissioner of Police (Northern Range) Karnal Singh led the Delhi Police team that observed the demonstration in detail and evinced keen interest in the machine.

When MiD DAY asked Singh whether the Delhi Police will buy the armed robot, he refused to comment, saying no decision has been taken as yet.

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