Drone traffic light coming to UAE
A self-driving traffic light will help to cope with traffic jams throughout the Emirates.
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A traffic light drone that will soon be deployed by the United Arab Emirates police was unveiled at the World Police Summit (WPS) that kicked off in Dubai on Tuesday.
The 3D-printed smart traffic light will last up to 25 minutes on a single charge until a police patrol can reach the scene. ""This is one of the first such traffic lights in the UAE and we hope to have it in production soon,"" said a representative of the developer. ""If all goes well, we hope to start testing soon.""
It can be used as a makeshift traffic light in emergency situations or when the traffic light at an intersection breaks down,"" a spokesman for the Interior Ministry said. ""It is currently a prototype, but we hope to put it into production once it has passed final testing.""
The smart drone wasn’t the only interesting gadget on display at WPS. Another discovery was a robot sniper. The device, called UAE Sniper, shoots paintballs at a suspect or crime scene to mark them for further investigation. Developed by the Ajman Police, the device has been in use for over three months and currently boasts 98% accuracy.
The robot is equipped with two cameras and batteries, and can be controlled remotely. One of the cameras acts as a guide, and the second - a sniper. The batteries can work up to 58 hours without recharging. The second iteration of this device will be equipped with a camera with a 360-degree viewing angle, which will be able to quickly and easily detect a target.
The three-day police summit brought together law enforcement officials from 138 countries, including the FBI, NYPD and Interpol. The latest advances in police technology, cybersecurity and road safety were all on display in one place.
The WPS exhibition is taking place at the Dubai World Trade Centre and will end today, Thursday, March 7. Entry to the event is free for all UAE residents. The exhibition will allow visitors to test the latest equipment, including an electronic small arms range set up by the Ministry of Interior. Visitors will even have the opportunity to fire ten shots from a laser pistol at a silicone dummy.
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