they are probably vulnerable to being stolen and stripped for parts.
probably some expensive shit in there.
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EleventhHour@lemmy.world 1 month ago
Whatever it is, I’m sure it’s vulnerable to a short-range EMP burst. Just make sure to leave your phone and smartwatch at home.
Local municipalities only have so much in their budgets for this crap. If enough of them fail/are destroyed/go missing forever… well, the local budget won’t be able to keep replacing them indefinitely…
umbrella@lemmy.ml 1 month ago
jacksilver@lemmy.world 1 month ago
Yeah, that’s what I was thinking. Just need to throw some foil on it and you’ve got a very expensive new buddy.
CondensedPossum@lemmy.world 1 month ago
There aren’t short-range EMP burst emitters, that’s sci-fi pretend. These are real robot flashlight caddies they deploy at outdoor malls in Ohio.
Greg@lemmy.ca 1 month ago
I suppose a nuclear ICBM could be considered a long range EMP burst emitter. And a nuclear ICBM would be effective at disabling a robot cops but it’s probably overkill.
Silentiea@lemmy.blahaj.zone 1 month ago
Even just a hand grenade is probably plenty. Or a particularly expensive firework.