Dublin, Ohio Retires Security Robot "DubBot" After 10 Months With No Arrests or Tickets
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Tony Marchese
Summary
The Dublin, Ohio Police Department has retired its Knightscope K5 security robot "DubBot" after nearly 10 months of operation during which it made zero arrests and issued zero tickets. The robot, which patrolled a parking garage, was touted as a crime-fighting investment but ultimately proved ineffective, leading to its retirement as a costly failure.
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· 3 pulledIn what can only be described as the most ridiculous crime-fighting operation in human history, the Dublin, Ohio Police Department has officially retired its beloved Knightscope K5 security robot, affectionately known as 'DubBot.'
Dublin, Ohio retires its 'DubBot' Robocop after 10 months with zero arrests and zero tickets.
The most expensive do-nothing security guard in history.
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