Just four months after its public introduction, the NYPD has decided to discontinue the use of its subway robot.

In April 2023, Mayor Eric Adams unveiled the AI-backed security robot as a measure to address the escalating crime rates in New York City.

At a press conference in September, Adams expressed optimism about the robot, describing it as an integral part of the future of subway safety and a worthwhile investment, the U.S. Sun reported.

Originally intended to patrol the 42nd Street subway station, the 400-pound, egg-shaped K5 police robot’s deployment in Times Square has now come to an end.

Written by B.C. Begley