San Francisco police departments may soon be able to deploy lethal, remote-controlled robots to emergency situations – but law enforcement officials say that doesn't mean armed robot squads or a Hollywood-style RoboCop will be patrolling the streets anytime soon.
Police departments nationwide for decades have successfully used robots to assist in various scenarios, such as hostage situations, or to eliminate imminent threats, including live bombs.
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Marisa Herman ✉
Marisa Herman, a Newsmax senior reporter, focuses on major and investigative stories. A University of Florida graduate, she has more than a decade of experience as a reporter for newspapers, magazines, and websites.