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By    |   Friday, 02 December 2022 07:46 AM EST

San Francisco police departments may soon be able to deploy lethal, remote-controlled robots to emergency situations – but law enforcement officials say that doesn't mean armed robot squads or a Hollywood-style RoboCop will be patrolling the streets anytime soon.

Police departments nationwide for decades have successfully used robots to assist in various scenarios, such as hostage situations, or to eliminate imminent threats, including live bombs.

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San Francisco police departments may soon be able to deploy lethal, remote-controlled robots to emergency situations - but law enforcement officials say that doesn't mean armed robot squads or a Hollywood-style RoboCop will be patrolling the streets anytime soon.
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