Police Unjuk Capabilities Of K9 Robot Detection Of Explosives

JAKARTA - The National Police shows the ability of the K9 (dog) robot to detect explosives.

In the simulation of case handling shown at the peak of the celebration of Bhayangkara's 79th Anniversary at Monas, Central Jakarta, it was initially demonstrated that there was a criminal who stole a truck suspected of containing explosives.

Then, the Brimob Police Corps troops ambushed the perpetrators of the theft.

In order to check the condition of the stolen truck, Brimob personnel deployed K9 dogs and two K9 robots to detect the presence of the substance.

A four-legged K9 robot was seen surrounding the truck. The robot researched the bottom of the truck.

Reported by ANTARA, Tuesday, July 1, after a thorough examination, the robot gave results to personnel who stated that there were no explosives found in the truck. However, detecting radioactive material.

For information, the National Police cooperates with a subsidiary of the nation engaged in IT, namely PT Sari Teknologi, in developing a police robot.

President Director of PT Sari Teknologi Yohanes Kurnia Widjaja said that the robots presented included K9 (dog) robots and humanoids, adjusting them to the challenges of the Police's duties.

"We are building this technology by adjusting the unique needs of the National Police," he said in a confirmed statement in Jakarta, Monday (30/6).

Yohanes gave an example of the K9 robot or i-K9 being able to last 8 hours in extreme weather. The robot is also integrated with artificial intelligence (AI).

Meanwhile, he continued, humanoid robots that have the ability to scan faces are still being developed and adapted to the needs of the Police's duties in maintaining security and public order.