There’s a new sheriff rolling into town—and it looks suspiciously like BB-8 from Star Wars. Chinese police have deployed a spherical robot that can chase down suspects, fight back if attacked, and dish out life advice like, “Win this fight, and you’re in jail; lose it, and it’s hospital time.” It’s like Black Mirror meets a Pixar movie—adorable, but terrifyingly efficient.
Chinese Police Deploy Rolling BB-8-STyle Robot to Patrol Streets, Chase Down Suspects