China officially launched its very own first crime-fighting robot called AnBot during the 12th Chongqing Hi-Tech Fair on April 21.

The new robot, which boasts of impressive intelligence and security capabilities, is an invention of the National Defense University. The droid will play a significant role in China's anti-terrorism and anti-riot measures, according to People's Daily.

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With a height of 1.49 meters and weight of 78 kg, the droid could patrol around flat areas at a pace of 1 kilometer per hour, and when prompted could reach a top speed of 18 kilometer per hour. The AnBot is also equipped with sensors that are akin to the human brain, ears and eyes.

When the security of people around the AnBot is compromised, the robot can be controlled to use its electrically charged riot control tool.

The robot, which appears like a Russian nesting doll, is capable also of performing non-stop work for eight straight hours. It is, however, how long it takes the robot to recharge.

The AnBot is also designed with an SOS button for distressed individuals to call for help by simply pressing the button. Furthermore, it is independent as it can patrol on its own and protect itself from violence and unrest.

The AnBot is just a part of a whole series of innovations in key technologies such as "low-cost autonomous navigation and intelligent video analysis," People's Daily reported.

Meanwhile, China has also unveiled a new realistic, interactive and stunningly attractive humanoid earlier this month. The creation by the University of Science and Technology of China is called Jia Jia. Although it does not possess security capabilities like AnBot, Jia Jia also boasts of sophisticated artificial intelligent features including ability to learn skills and recognize human faces, speak and understand dual language (English and Chinese), identify human interaction, to name a few.

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