AI cyborg patrols streets with live 360-degree tracking

The future of law enforcement is here, and it’s wearing a robotic face. 

Around the globe, police forces are integrating artificial intelligence-powered robots into public safety strategies, blending advanced surveillance with real-time threat detection. 

Thailand has emerged as a key player in this shift, deploying its first AI police robot during the chaotic Songkran festival, a move that raises critical questions about safety, privacy and the role of technology in society.

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Thailand’s AI police cyborg

During the Songkran festival, Thailand unveiled AI Police Cyborg 1.0, a stationary robot stationed at Nakhon Pathom’s Tonson Road venue. Developed by Provincial Police Region 7, Nakhon Pathom Provincial Police and local authorities, the robot — officially named “Pol Col Nakhonpathom Plod Phai” (meaning “Nakhon Pathom is safe”) — features 360-degree cameras, facial recognition and integration with drone and CCTV networks. Its AI analyzes crowds in real time, identifying weapons like knives while ignoring harmless items like water guns, and relays data to a command center for rapid police response.

AI-powered RoboCop with fellow officers. (Royal Thai Police)

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How effective is Thailand’s RoboCop?

While the Royal Thai Police tout the Cyborg as a “force multiplier that never tires,” critics question its practicality. The robot’s wheeled base limits mobility, and its reliance on existing surveillance tools like drones and CCTV networks has led some to ask why a stationary camera couldn’t achieve similar results. Additionally, its humanoid design — complete with a police uniform — appears more symbolic than functional, as it lacks bipedal movement and requires human officers nearby to deter tampering.

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AI-powered RoboCop at Songkran festival. (Royal Thai Police)

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China’s humanoid police robots

China is pushing boundaries with fully interactive humanoid robots. In Shenzhen, the PM01 model — developed by EngineAI — patrols alongside officers, waving at crowds, responding to voice commands and even performing acrobatic feats like front…