China Uncensored: China’s New Dalek Security Robot

Why does China’s new Anbot security robot look like a Dalek from Doctor Who? Should we be worried?
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Meet the possible future of Chinese law enforcement—the AnBot. This concept robot was developed by China’s National Defense University. It was unveiled last month at the Chongqing Hi-Tech Fair.

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Soon, all Chinese people can enjoy the ‘round-the-clock surveillance that was once reserved only for dissidents and human rights lawyers.

Soon, all Chinese people can enjoy the 'round-the-clock surveillance that was once reserved only for dissidents and human rights lawyers.