Indonesia introduces robot police force including humanoid cops and robot dogs to fight crime
Published on Jul 03, 2025 at 11:05 PM (UTC+4)
by Molly Davidson
Last updated on Jul 03, 2025 at 12:06 PM (UTC+4)
Edited by
Tom Wood
Indonesia just unveiled a real-life robot police force, complete with humanoid cops and robotic dogs ready to detect bombs, zero in on narcotics networks, and direct traffic.
It’s giving… Black Mirror.
This might sound like the plot of a sci-fi Netflix series – it’s real, it’s happening, and it just rolled out in Jakarta.
From facial recognition to riot response, these machines mean business.
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Here’s what a robot police force can actually do
The new robotic unit made its debut during a massive parade marking the 79th anniversary of Indonesia’s National Police.
25 bots were unveiled in total – a mix of humanoid officers and dog-shaped I-K9s that look like they’ve marched straight out of a dystopian future.
And they didn’t show up underdressed. Each one came fully kitted out in official Indonesian police gear, rocking tactical vests, uniforms, and black berets.
These bots are built for action.
They can handle bomb disposal without risking human lives, and even assist in tense hostage situations by relaying intel or physically stepping in.
They’re trained for riot control too, using smart movement and onboard systems to help manage public unrest.
Facial recognition? Locked in. These bots can scan crowds, ID suspects, and track persons of interest in real time.
Then there’s the I-K9s – robotic dogs built to sniff out explosives and narcotics using high-level sensors – just like a real K9, minus the furry feistiness we know and love.
They can march, they can salute, and they can run.
And yes – they look spookily similar to the robotic dogs from Black Mirror’s ‘Metalhead’ episode.
Here’s hoping the comparisons end there.
Brigadier General Trunoyudo Wisnu Andiko confirmed the bots are part of a national modernization plan to boost safety and efficiency on the front lines.
The future of law enforcement is already here
Indonesia aren’t alone in this – the rollout is part of a growing global trend.
The US uses ground robots to deal with bomb threats and support SWAT ops.
In China, AI robots patrol train stations, scanning faces and monitoring crowds.
Dubai are living so far in the future they already have robot cops assisting the public, and want them to make up 25 percent of the force by 2030.
Singapore uses them to watch for ‘undesirable social behavior’ in parks, while Japan leans on robots for disaster response and bomb disposal.
In the UK, robotic units and drones help with counterterrorism operations and traffic control.
Robots can clearly improve safety and reduce risk, but they also raise real concerns around surveillance, privacy, and civil liberties.
Still, one thing’s clear: Indonesia’s robot police force isn’t the future.
It’s the now. And it looks like it just stepped off a streaming service.
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Molly Davidson is a Junior Content Writer at Supercar Blondie. Based in Melbourne, she holds a double Bachelor’s degree in Arts/Law from Swinburne University and a Master’s of Writing and Publishing from RMIT. Molly has contributed to a range of magazines and journals, developing a strong interest in lifestyle and car news content. When she’s not writing, she’s spending quality time with her rescue English staffy, Boof.
