Robot Patrols Shanghai Streets With COVID Announcements, Internet Amused

A video has surfaced online which shows a robot patrolling the streets of Shanghai on four legs and making announcements to the residents of a street.

China has seen a surge in COVID-19 cases in the last few weeks which has put quite a strain on the country's economy. Shanghai in particular launched a planned two-stage lockdown of the city of 26 million people on Monday, closing bridges and tunnels, and restricting highway traffic to contain surging cases. China is also known for its strict Covid protocols with city wide lockdowns being the norm. Robot roaming the streets making health announcements in #Shanghai during lockdown. pic.twitter.com/64x0mU4C2D

Now, a video has surfaced online which shows a robot patrolling the streets of Shanghai on four legs and making announcements to the residents of a street. Twitter user Eric Feigl-Ding posted the video with the caption: “Robot roaming the streets making health announcements in #Shanghai during lockdown.”