The intersection of Boulevard Triomphal and Huileries Avenue in Kinshasa, Congo, has two new additions – robot traffic policemen. These large robocops have replaced human police officers and traffic lights, and, believe it or not, they’re actually doing a great job.
At first glance, the robocops don’t look like much. They appear to be rudimentary tin boxes with attached tin hands. I’d say they have a scarecrow-like effect. But commuters have responded surprisingly well to the latest technology.
Demouto Motumbo, a resident of Kinshasa, said: “As a motorcyclist I’m very happy with the robot’s work. Because when traffic police control the cars here there’s still a lot of traffic. But since the robot arrived, we see truly that the commuters are respectful.”
Doesn't surprise me one bit. Don't be surprised to see robot traffic cops at intersections near you one of these days. They could have traffic cameras in them as well. People object to cameras as an invasion of privacy. If only you knew how little privacy you have out there on the streets now! To me it is only speeders and people who runt he lights they would catch and they are breaking the law and dangerous so I think cameras are a good idea. Robot traffic cops, too. Unless, of course, they can step off their podium and mash your car! What do you think?
See ya, eh!
Bob
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