In an unexpected fusion of tradition and technology, a four-legged police officer and its mechanical counterpart shared duties outside a Gaokao exam venue in Guangzhou this week. Bibi, a 1.5-year-old explosive detection dog, encountered a robotic patrol dog equipped with facial recognition systems while both worked to ensure safety during China’s high-stakes national college entrance exams.
The biological and mechanical duo divided responsibilities: Bibi sniffed for potential explosives, while the autonomous robot scanned crowds for security risks using real-time AI analysis. Eyewitnesses reported Bibi’s cautious curiosity toward the steel-clad “colleague,” sniffing cautiously at its unresponsive partner.
This collaboration highlights China’s growing integration of advanced technologies into public security systems. While robotic dogs have been tested in industrial settings, their deployment alongside live animals during critical national events signals a new phase of human-machine teamwork.
