Robot Policing Undesirable Social Behavior
Singapore is one of the safest countries and cities in the world but, at the same time, it’s also the one with the highest level of public surveillance.
The introduction of Xavier, is raising concerns on privacy and the level of control the state has over citizens. Xavier is a robot fitted with cameras. It patrols pedestrian areas and records footage of various transgressions, from smoking in places where it’s not allowed, to failure to maintain social distancing.
