2026-03-30
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A futuristic figure is now directing traffic in the tech hub of Shenzhen in South China's Guangdong province.
In Longgang District, a robot adorned with Shenzhen traffic police insignia has been officially on duty since March 6th,
managing the morning rush hour at a road intersection.
Unlike traditional fixed posts, the robot uses high-precision joint modules to perform standard traffic gestures,
such as signaling straight movement, turns and stops in real-time synchronization with traffic lights.
Its visual AI recognition system allows it to watch the intersection intently.
When it detects violations like an e-bike rider without a helmet or a vehicle stopping beyond a line,
it immediately issues a warning whistle and makes a corrective hand gesture.
The deployment of the robot traffic commander is part of a broader national trend in China's rapidly
advancing humanoid robotics sector since last year.
A number of major cities in China, such as Shanghai,
Hangzhou and Chengdu, have begun to explore the use of robot police officers in daily duties.
According to global technology market research and consulting firm Omdia,
China accounted for a staggering 90% of global humanoid robot shipments last year.
While Morgan Stanley projected a doubling of China's sales in this field to 28,000 units in 2026.
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