By JOEY MILLAR, of The Express
The staggering invention was revealed last week and began operational work on Sunday.
The 5 foot 5 inches tall robot can read facial expressions and can speak six languages.
It also has a built-in screen through which people can report crimes, pay fines and send message to human officers.
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Because the robot also boasts a seat and wheels it is possible to ride the police officers around.
Dubai hope the prototype will make up a quarter of the kingdom’s police force by 2030.
A spokesperson for the Dubai Police said: “The launch of the world’s first operational Robocop is a significant milestone for the Emirate and a step towards realising Dubai’s vision to be a global leader in smart cities technology adoption.
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"With an aim to assist and help people in the malls or on the streets, the Robocop is the latest smart addition to the force and has been designed to help us fight crime, keep the city safe and improve happiness levels.
“He can chat and interact, respond to public queries, shake hands and offer a military salute."
Brigadier Abdullah Bin Sultan revealed Dubai hoped to introduce many more Robocops.
He said: "We are looking to have more robots in future to handle policing.
