The Boston Dynamics robot doesn't enforce social distancing, but Singapore has strict lockdown measures that could result in fines or even jail time. ( read original story ...)
Boston Dynamics’ robot dog warns Singapore parkgoers not to get too close
In a startling turn for a robot that has long haunted your dreams, Boston Dynamics' Spot has been tasked to encourage healthy behavior. According to the Straits Times, the robot "dog" has been ... ( read original story ...)
Video shows dog-like robot instructing people to socially distance in Singapore
A dog-like robot named Spot has been deployed in Singapore's Bishan-Ang Mo Kio Park to instruct people to socially distance. A video published by Singapore's Straits Times shows the robot in a pilot ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore deploys robots to remind nature lovers about safe distancing
Visitors to parks, gardens, and nature reserves may now run into a four-legged robot that has been tasked to broadcast reminders about the need to observe safe distancing. ( read original story ...)
Roaming ‘robodog’ politely tells Singapore park goers to keep apart
Far from barking its orders, a robot dog enlisted by Singapore authorities to help curb coronavirus infections in the city-state politely asks joggers and cyclists to stay apart. ( read original story ...)
Boston Dynamics’ Spot is patrolling a Singapore park to encourage social distancing
Since announcing the commercial availability of Spot, Boston Dynamics has presented a factotum of different gigs for the robot, from construction to telepresence. Last month, the company announced ... ( read original story ...)
Eyeing Lockdown Exit, Singapore to Test All Nursing Homes
Gan said tests at all the nursing homes would be completed by early June, while a further 9,000 staff working at the homes have already been tested. Some 2,600 nursing home staff ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore deploys robot ‘dog’ to encourage social distancing
The four-legged robot "dog" will patrol the area starting this weekend and broadcast a pre-recorded message to visitors to remind them of the importance of social distancing, authorities said. The ... ( read original story ...)
Spot the robot is reminding parkgoers in Singapore to keep their distance from one another
Their latest deployment comes from Singapore, where municipal authorities are using Boston Dynamics’ four-legged Spot robot to remind park visitors to keep a safe distance from one another. Starting ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore Police Raid Oil Trader After HSBC Allegations
Singapore’s police force raided the office of oil trader ZenRock Commodities Trading Pte Ltd. following allegations made by HSBC Holdings Plc that the company was involved with a number of “dishonest” ... ( read original story ...)
The ‘Dota 2’ Singapore Major Has Been Cancelled Due To COVID-19
The Dota Pro Circuit has been on hold for a few months now due to the COVID-19 pandemic but today it was confirmed that the final Major of the season due to take place in Singapore has been cancelled. ( read original story ...)
Singapore’s Late Pivot to Mass Tests Challenged by Kit Shortage
Those 3D printers – normally making dentures and crowns – are a part of a local effort to re-tool some of Singapore’s industries to respond to a growing need for test kits amid the widening ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore records 768 new COVID-19 cases, total now 21,707
Singapore recorded 768 new coronavirus cases on Friday, its health ministry said, taking the city-state's tally to 21,707. ( read original story ...)
Singapore Bank Provisions Will Likely Peak in 2021, Moody’s Investors Service Says
Moody’s Investors Service VP Eugene Tarzimanov believes provisions at Singapore lenders will probably only peak in 2021. He was speaking with Haslinda Amin and Yvonne Man on "Bloomberg Markets Asia". ( read original story ...)
Singapore Airlines to report fourth-quarter loss on fuel hedges
Singapore Airlines Ltd said on Friday it would report a material operating loss in the quarter ended on March 31 due in part to a collapse in fuel prices that has led to major hedging losses and that ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore Oil Trader Involved in ‘Dishonest’ Deals, HSBC Says
HSBC Holdings Plc alleged Singapore oil trader ZenRock Commodities Trading Pte Ltd. was involved in a series of “highly dishonest transactions” that included the company using the same cargo of oil to ... ( read original story ...)