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Metro
01-07-2025
- Metro
Police draft in real life Robocops that can diffuse bombs and free hostages
Drug smugglers beware. Indonesia has a new unit of robot police officers to strike fear in the hearts of even the most hardened criminals. The Indonesian National Police, or Polri, paraded 25 emotionless police robots as well as their dogs through the streets of Jakarta, which has some of the strictest anti-drug laws in the world. The real-life Robocops, dressed in a Polri uniform and wearing black berets, can diffuse bombs, negotiate hostage situations and even carry out search and rescue operations. The humanoid robots could be used for facial recognition, as well as monitoring for traffic violations in the country with one of the strictest anti-drug laws in the world. Canine officers will take on duties much like regular police dogs, like detecting dangerous materials. Inspector General Sandi Nugroho, head of Indonesian police public relations, said: 'The presence of various robots, including dog-shaped and humanoid ones, reflects the modernisation of Polri.' Nugroho said the Indonesian police force needed to keep up with efforts made by several other countries, including some in Southeast Asia. He said Thailand had introduced humanoid police robots, while Singapore developed cyborg cockroaches to help with search and rescue operations. He added that Chinese police officers have already trialled humanoid robots for patrols, while the authorities in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, used them for driving license-related services. He further revealed that Polri has incorporated the use of robots into its 2025–2045 Strategic Plan, with a budget already allocated for robot dogs in 2026. More Trending 'Robot dogs have the same use as K9 dogs [but they] are more efficient since they do not require food or trained handlers and can endure extreme weather,' he added. The 79th Indonesian National Police parade was given the theme of 'the Republic of Indonesia Police for the community', hoping that the Indonesian authorities become increasingly loved by the people. The anniversary event includes the attendance of the President of Indonesia, Prabowo Subianto. These robots included in the parade were made in collaboration with a company in China and developed in Indonesia. Get in touch with our news team by emailing us at webnews@ For more stories like this, check our news page. MORE: Map shows safest countries to be in if global conflict breaks out MORE: Influencer dies after clinging onto inside of active volcano for four days MORE: Map shows safest countries to be in if global conflict breaks out
Time of India
18-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Nugroho's upcoming directorial venture 'Spirit of the Kantil' unveils at Cannes market
Celebrated Indonesian filmmaker Garin Nugroho has unveiled his latest production venture at the Cannes Market alongside director Razka Robby Ertanto . It is titled ' Spirit of the Kantil ' (also titled 'Bedoyo'). According to Variety, the 'Spirit of Kantil' is a sensual drama deeply rooted in Javanese mystical traditions, with Nugroho serving as both writer and producer. Nugroho, whose career spans decades with acclaimed works such as "Opera Jawa" (2006), "Serambi" (2005), and the recent "Samsara" (2024), has somehow placed Southeast Asian cinema on the boundaries. As per the outlet, the film explores the complex intersection of beauty, power, and tradition in 1950s Indonesia through a triangle of desire and mysticism: Adista, a wealthy woman who masters the esoteric art of attraction through kantil flowers; Citresa, a breathtakingly beautiful bedoyo dancer born beneath a kantil tree; and Kripala, Citresa's husband and a struggling composer. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Want Lower Bills Without Changing a Thing? elecTrick - Save upto 80% on Power Bill Learn More Undo As Adista draws Citresa into her world of ancient rituals and ceremonies, their relationship deepens while Kripala spirals into jealousy and destructive rage, according to Variety. "I envision 'Spirit of the Kantil' as a spell in the language of traditions, mysticism and desire," Ertanto says. "Rooted in the esoteric world of Javanese rituals and metaphysics, it is an exploration of the forces that govern beauty and possession," added Ertanto as quoted by Variety. The 78th annual Cannes Film Festival is taking place from 13 to 24 May 2025. French actress Juliette Binoche serves as jury president for the main competition. Check out our list of the latest Hindi , English , Tamil , Telugu , Malayalam , and Kannada movies . Don't miss our picks for the best Hindi movies , best Tamil movies, and best Telugu films .
