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CNA
17 hours ago
- Automotive
- CNA
Singapore's Airport Police Division trials autonomous patrol robot that doubles up as transport option
SINGAPORE: Two scooter-like automatons marked with the Singapore Police Force (SPF) logo have been making the rounds at Changi Airport's Terminal 4 (T4) in recent weeks. These are not your typical cleaning or tray collection droids that you see at shopping malls, but actually new patrol robots being trialled in T4's departure area by the Airport Police Division. The robots, which have been on trial since early July, have two functions. They serve as autonomous patrol robots and also provide a 'ride-hailing' service for airport police officers. Officers can summon the devices to their locations, before riding on them to get to their intended destinations within the airport quickly. The GIBSON robot, named after the inventor of the first motorised scooter, Arthur Hugo Cecil Gibson, was developed by the Home Team Science and Technology Agency (HTX) in collaboration with the A*STAR Institute for Infocomm Research. Both of GIBSON's functions were demonstrated to the media at T4 on Wednesday (Jul 16). The device stands at about chest height and has handlebars and a platform for riders to stand on. The operational speed of the robot will be determined during the trial period. The length of the trial, as well as which parts of the airport the robots will eventually be deployed in, have not yet been made public. In autonomous patrol mode, it stopped whenever people walked in front of it. It also made detours to an intended location if an obstacle stood in its way. GIBSON is equipped with cameras, 3D light detection, sound navigation and other features that allow it to determine its location and safely navigate indoor environments and avoid collisions, SPF and HTX said in a joint statement. In its "ride" mode, GIBSON can be used as a means of ride-hailing by officers. Using an internal phone application, officers can call the robot to come to where they are autonomously. An airport police officer showed how he could use the application to summon the robot, and subsequently boarded it to move around the airport using manual controls such as the handlebars. But not just anyone can ride it. To take control of the robot, an officer has to use a personal key. This ensures that members of the public cannot abuse or ride on the device. If a member of the public stands in GIBSON's way, it may also use a horn. "Officers riding the GIBSON can traverse large indoor areas swiftly, thereby improving incident response time while enhancing their mobility and operational readiness within the airport," said SPF and HTX. During the demonstration, CNA observed that the robot moved at about walking speed. Speaking to the media after, the Airport Police Division's operations officer for planning and readiness Patrick Pang said the ride-hailing function makes it convenient for officers to summon GIBSON without having to manually search for it. Mr Seah Qi Yan, a ground systems engineer at HTX's Robotics, Automation and Unmanned Systems Centre of Expertise, said GIBSON was a step up from robots that typically only conduct autonomous patrols. "We hope to create more integrated robotic systems that respond dynamically to both environmental cues and input from Home Team officers," said Mr Seah. The police in 2023 rolled out robots which cannot be ridden but can help patrol premises autonomously.
Daily Mirror
13-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Vernon Kay hits back at fans questioning how he got so many Oasis tour tickets
Liam and Noel Gallagher have been delighting fans in Cardiff and Manchester on their current Oasis Live '25 Tour - and fans have noticed Vernon Kay in the crowds more than once Vernon Kay has hit back at fans who have questioned how he got so many tickets for the current Oasis tour. The 51-year-old model and TV host, who is married to Strictly Come Dancing star Tess Daly, has been following the Gallagher brothers like a shadow after they kicked off their 41 date tour this month. Liam, 52, and Noel, 58, launched their Oasis Live '25 Tour in Cardiff on 4 July where they performed two night and are now in the midst of a five night run at Manchester's Heaton Park. Former T4 host Vernon was among the crowd at Principality Stadium to watch Oasis perform in Wales. And this weekend, he shared video clips of himself enjoying the group again - this time from Heaton Park in Manchester. The fact that he has appeared at two points on the same has left some music fans perplexed. Following their gig on Friday, Vernon shared footage of himself watching the boys on stage while he sang along in the 80,000 strong audience. He shared the footage on his main Instagram grid, writing: "Manchester! Day1. @oasis The excellence continues! Bravo!!" along with a flame emoji. But one baffled fan responded, writing: "How did Vernon get so many tickets? Cardiff now Manchester!" However, the mystery was anything but - as Vernon swiftly answered the question himself, writing in reply: "Paid for them!!" Vernon, who has been the mid-morning host on BBC Radio 2 since May 2023, has been working for the BBC at Heaton park too. He interviewed support act Cast ahead of the weekend shows. By all rights, the new Oasis tour has been a smash hit among fans and critics. The tour sees Liam and Noel belt out 23 hit songs - with crowds lapping up the banter, vocals, and staging. Oasis: What's Their Story? An unofficial celebration magazine on sale now! A few simple words on social media on August 27 in 2024 were enough to spark pandemonium among Oasis fans and were the catalyst for the most eagerly awaited UK gigs of all time. This special unofficial magazine, available to order here, marks the reunion and honours the band both now and down the years with our incredible archive of photos and interviews - and with exclusive reviews and photographs of their first show! The Mirror's Showbiz Editor Mark Jefferies attended one of Oasis's first two Heaton Park gigs and was blown away by the performance - as well as the friendly relations between the lead singers. He recounts: "On Saturday night at the end of the show the brothers hugged and then Noel pointed over to his brother in a clear show of admiration and to tell the crowd just how much he loved Liam's performance. It was a shocking sight, the total opposite of their old rows on stage." Having managed to attend three of the first four gigs, Mark adds: "Would I like more stage interaction? Of course. And some of the lines on stage are now pre-planned which doesn't feel very Oasis. But the Gallaghers have grown up, and like their mature fans who can only manage to jump up and down for the odd song in three these days, this style of set is what they need to make things work." The Mirror's Daniel Bird also attended one of the Manchester dates, revealing: "Walking out at Heaton Park, you could never have imagined that there was once a feud between the two siblings. Putting on a united front, the two legends walked out to their 2000 track, F***in' In The Bushes, to a crowd of 80,000 people, with the atmosphere instantly becoming electric." Oasis performed at Heaton Park on Friday 11 and Saturday 12 July - and will return for three more gigs in the park in north Manchester. They have dates there on July 16, 19 and 20. They then advance to London's Wembley Stadium where they will take to the stage on July 25, 26 and 30 and August 2 and 3. While the two gigs in Manchester were a success, they were also marred by controversy as music fans without tickets attempted to storm the venue. Police arrested 15 people over the weekend as dozens of fans attempted to scale the security barriers with a ladder. Manchester Evening News reporter Chris Slater, revealed: "An eyewitness has told me that just before Oasis came on stage around 50 people tried to 'rush' one of the internal entrances to the gig area. They said around 10 appeared to get in but the rest were apprehended and turned away." Police later confirmed: "No one made it through to the concert area". A dispersal order was issued in the park to combat the ticketless Oasis fans - and viral footage showed at least one man being led away in handcuffs.
The Age
04-07-2025
- General
- The Age
This Melbourne school is one of the best in the world for overcoming adversity
For most Australian children, school is a place to learn and to socialise. But for Khurshid Mohammadi, attending classes is an act of defiance. When the Taliban returned to power in Afghanistan in August 2021, women's rights were eroded, including access to education. 'I was crying, it was unbelievable. Families were scared of the Taliban taking women from their houses,' said Mohammadi, 21. 'It changed the dreams of women all over Afghanistan.' But she, along with 120 other female refugees and asylum seekers, found hope and a community on the other side of the world at River Nile School, a small independent school in North Melbourne. The unassuming school on Capel Street is a finalist for educational platform T4's award for World's Best School for overcoming adversity, alongside schools in Uganda, England, Latin America, Pakistan and war-torn Palestine. Principal Charles Hertzog said the students – who he calls 'friends' – had a real gratitude and desire for education that he hadn't seen elsewhere. 'I think that having had education removed from you for some block of time, which is true for all of our young women, makes them their own advocates for school in really different ways, based on their lives and their family situations,' Hertzog said. 'But it does create this kind of shared camaraderie and gratitude that crosses over those country lines and experiences.'
Sydney Morning Herald
04-07-2025
- General
- Sydney Morning Herald
This Melbourne school is one of the best in the world for overcoming adversity
For most Australian children, school is a place to learn and to socialise. But for Khurshid Mohammadi, attending classes is an act of defiance. When the Taliban returned to power in Afghanistan in August 2021, women's rights were eroded, including access to education. 'I was crying, it was unbelievable. Families were scared of the Taliban taking women from their houses,' said Mohammadi, 21. 'It changed the dreams of women all over Afghanistan.' But she, along with 120 other female refugees and asylum seekers, found hope and a community on the other side of the world at River Nile School, a small independent school in North Melbourne. The unassuming school on Capel Street is a finalist for educational platform T4's award for World's Best School for overcoming adversity, alongside schools in Uganda, England, Latin America, Pakistan and war-torn Palestine. Principal Charles Hertzog said the students – who he calls 'friends' – had a real gratitude and desire for education that he hadn't seen elsewhere. 'I think that having had education removed from you for some block of time, which is true for all of our young women, makes them their own advocates for school in really different ways, based on their lives and their family situations,' Hertzog said. 'But it does create this kind of shared camaraderie and gratitude that crosses over those country lines and experiences.'
Daily Record
03-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Record
This Morning star 'proud as punch' as they share sweet family news
This Morning presenter Dermot O'Leary took to social media to pen a sweet tribute to his wife Dee Koppang O'Leary as he gushed over her latest success. Dermot O'Leary has been a familiar face on television for years, having first graced screens in the early 2000s as the host of T4. Since his debut, he's taken on presenting duties for The X Factor, shown off his baking skills in Celebrity Bake Off and stepped into Eamonn Holmes' shoes as the Friday presenter for This Morning in 2021. Yet, Dermot isn't the only O'Leary making waves in the entertainment industry; his wife, Dee Koppang O'Leary, is an acclaimed TV and film director. This week, Dermot took to Instagram to express his pride for his wife's latest achievements, reports Wales Online. He posted a photo of Dee with the caption: "Proud as punch. 2 Broadcast awards! Congrats @deekoppangoleary @happyprincetv and #teamrivals." The post quickly garnered attention, with many friends and followers extending their congratulations. DJ Lauren Laverne commented: "AMAAAAZIIINNNGGGG [sic]" Comedian Joel Dommett chimed in with: "Yessssss [sic]", while one fan wrote: "Amazing Congratulations." Another follower expressed: "Congratulations Dee." While someone else wrote: "Brilliant .Well done Dee." Dee's recent work has received particular acclaim; she was instrumental in adapting Jilly Cooper's novel Rivals for the screen. The hit series, now streaming on Disney+, is set in the 1980s and delves into the fiercely competitive world of television. A synopsis for the series reads: "It is 1986 and Britain is booming. "Rivals" dives headfirst into the cutthroat world of TV, where hair-dos are big and ambitions are even bigger. Deals are brokered in boardrooms, as well as bedrooms. "Nobody can be sure who will come out on top. With every man and woman out only for themselves, can true love really blossom in this highly anticipated adaptation of Jilly Cooper's bestselling Rutshire Chronicles novel?". Featuring stars including David Tennant, Danny Dyer and Emily Atack, the eight-episode series received rave reviews from audiences who relished watching the drama and scandals play out. Currently, the programme is deep into production of its second series, with Rivals creator and executive producer Dame Jilly Cooper expressing her delight. She remarked: "I'm utterly sex-static filming for the second season is upon us. "It was magical working with Happy Prince and Disney+ on the first season and seeing everyone fall head over heels for my beloved characters. "I'm delighted to be able to work with them again and for everyone to see what further mischief they all get up to!"
