# Social Distance-Enforcing Robots The Spot Robot Will Monitor Parks for Social Distancing By Daniel Johnson | Published 2020-05-11 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spot-robot1 References: [techcrunch](https://techcrunch.com/2020/05/08/boston-dynamics-spot-is-patrolling-a-singapore-park-to-encourage-social-distancing/) & [tech.gov.sg](https://www.tech.gov.sg/media/media-releases/spot-robot-trial-for-safe-distancing-operations) The [Boston Dynamics](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/domidog) [Spot](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spot-ai-iris) robot is being used in a pilot program in Singapore. The pilot program relies on the Spot [Robot](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/m-resort-spa-casino) to ensure that social distancing measures are being followed in parks. The robot will be used to inform citizens in the parks during nonpeak hours, and the program will run for a period of two weeks. The Spot robot will be controlled remotely with recorded instructions. The company states that the robot will know if social distancing measures are being followed as, "It has in-built algorithms to detect an object or person within 1 metre of its proximity to avoid collision. SPOT will be accompanied by at least one NParks officer during the trial period.” Image Credit: Shutterstock ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.6/10 - Popularity: 72% | Activity: 86% | Freshness: 9% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [AI](https://www.trendhunter.com/ai) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Social Distance-enforcing Robots:** Using robots to monitor and enforce social distancing measures. - **Remote-controlled Robotics:** Using recorded instructions to control robots remotely. - **Proximity Detection Algorithms:** Developing algorithms to detect objects or people within a specific proximity. ### Who This Affects Most - **Park Management:** Implementing social distance-enforcing robots to ensure public safety and adherence to rules in parks. - **Robotics:** Exploring remote-controlled robotics for various applications beyond park monitoring. - **Software Development:** Developing and improving proximity detection algorithms to enhance collision avoidance and safety features. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Social Distancing Measurement Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-social-stick.md) - [Senior Care Robots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aiden.md) - [Park Maintenance Service Robots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/service-robot-concept.md) - [Solo Citizen Protection Robots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/home-companion-robot.md) - [Roving Security Surveillance Robots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rbwatcher.md) - [Dog-Inspired Surveillance Robots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/robot-dog-concept.md) - [Autonomous Urban Service Robots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/urban-service-robot.md) - [Automated Land Surveying Robots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/civ-robotics.md) - [Pizza Delivery Robot Dogs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/domidog.md)