Primary School Security Robot in Tokyo

A primary school in Tokyo is experimenting with stationing a robot at its entrance to register its pupils' movements in and out and guard against intruders. Approach within four metres and the robot will hold out its right hand and ask you to hold your ID card over the IC chip reader in its palm; once you do, it will greet you by name and let you know that your teacher has been informed of your arrival or departure.

How long would this guy last in any other country before being stolen & reprogramed by the kids, comments Core77.

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