# Chinese Police Robots The E-Patrol Robot Sheriff Uses Facial Recognition to Track Criminals By Joey Haar | Published 2017-02-21 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/epatrol-robot-sheriff References: [mashable](http://mashable.com/2017/02/20/china-police-robot/?utm_campaign=Mash-Prod-RSS-Feedburner-All-Partial&utm_cid=Mash-Prod-RSS-Feedburner-All-Partial&utm_source=feedly&utm_medium=webfeeds) & [henan.sina.cn](http://henan.sina.com.cn/news/2017-02-11/detail-ifyamkzq1236613.shtml) The E-Patrol Robot Sheriff is a machine that has been deployed at Zhengzhou East Railway Station in Henan, China. The robot is capable of conducting an array of tasks, but its primary directive is to police the public hub, keeping the citizens that move through it safe with a host of technological features. Standing at 1.6 meters tall, the E-Patrol Robot Sheriff has a massive lens towards the top of its structure. This lens can take in a wide scope of the [railway station](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/meituan), and it is capable of using [facial recognition technology](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/polis) to track people when necessary. For example, if a person in the area is a known criminal, the E-Patrol Robot Sheriff can track them by their face and use its [wheels to stay near them](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/w1). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.3/10 - Popularity: 66% | Activity: 86% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [AI](https://www.trendhunter.com/ai) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Facial Recognition Technology:** Facial recognition technology is being used in police robots like the E-Patrol Robot Sheriff to track criminals and enhance public safety. - **Robotic Law Enforcement:** Robotic law enforcement is a growing trend, with robots like the E-Patrol Robot Sheriff being deployed to perform policing tasks and improve security. - **Smart Surveillance Systems:** Smart surveillance systems, such as the E-Patrol Robot Sheriff with its advanced facial recognition capabilities, are revolutionizing security measures. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Law Enforcement:** The law enforcement industry can explore the use of robotic technologies like the E-Patrol Robot Sheriff to enhance public safety and improve efficiency. - **Technology:** The technology industry has the opportunity to develop and advance facial recognition systems for use in robotic law enforcement, like the E-Patrol Robot Sheriff. - **Security:** The security industry can incorporate smart surveillance systems, such as the E-Patrol Robot Sheriff, to provide more effective and efficient monitoring and threat detection services. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Solo Citizen Protection Robots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/home-companion-robot.md) - [Adorable Miniature Security Robots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ebo-x-robot.md) - [AI-Powered CCTV Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/amazon-9.md) - [Contraband-Detecting Robots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/narc-robot-concept.md) - [Dog-Inspired Surveillance Robots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/robot-dog-concept.md) - [Efficient Reliable Casino Robots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/m-resort-spa-casino.md) - [Elderly Care Robots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aeo.md) - [Bio-Inspired Guard Dog Robots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cyberdog-2.md) - [AI-Powered Robotic Dog Companions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/xiaomi-cyberdog-2.md)