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Drivers in the North West are being warned they could have their vehicles snatched by robots for failing to comply with the law.
Motoring experts at LeaseCar.uk have warned drivers that robots are being used to remove cars that have been parked illegally, or have failed to pay for a ticket. Recent videos have appeared online showing cars being towed away in Liverpool by remote-controlled robots.
Originally built by French company Multitract, a robot named Eastract has been spotted in Liverpool removing illegally parked cars. Towing company Recovery North West (RNW), which specialises in towing heavy equipment, is managing the new innovation.
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The robot can carry a weight of 5,500 pounds, just under the weight of two Ford Fiestas, and is powered by a 35-horsepower Briggs and Stratton engine. It has been implemented in multi-storey car parks because it is able to pick up and remove problem cars easily in tightly restricted spaces.
With revenue in the robotics market projected to reach 1 billion pounds this year, perhaps the UK should brace for increased integration of innovations like Eastract.
Tim Alcock from LeaseCar.uk said: “Millions of motorists receive tickets and fines for illegal and bad parking every day in the UK. Rolling out robots nationwide to deal with the parking problem should make dodgy drivers think twice before parking in disabled spaces illegally or dumping their cars and overstaying their welcome.
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“The robots can carry huge weights and are able to manoeuvre in tightly restricted spaces, so are perfect to deal with
Severe disruption has gripped terminals in Manchester Airport with 'tearful' passengers forced to sleep on the floor amid piles of luggage.
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