The Chinese AI police tech aimed at physical, psychological and emotional states

International expo in Beijing showcases cameras that measure vital signs, and even core motivation, of suspects, equipment firms say2-MIN READ2-MIN0ListenPublished: 9:00am, 11 Jun 2026Updated: 9:04am, 11 Jun 2026Chinese AI-enabled equipment can help police assess the physical health, mental state, and even risk level of suspects, according to demonstrations at a law enforcement equipment exhibition in Beijing last week.Chinese firms presenting their latest biometric devices at the international police and anti-terrorism technology expo said they could reduce manpower requirements for a police force and improve efficiency amid a shortage of frontline officers.The three-day exhibit which ended on Saturday aimed to show police both inside and outside China the latest law enforcement equipment on the market. On the sidelines of the expo, Indonesia expressed an interest in Chinese equipment, particularly counterterrorism gear.01:23Humanoid traffic police robots deployed on the streets of China’s tech hub HangzhouAmong the displays was a camera developed by video surveillance supplier Tiandy, based in the northern Chinese city of Tianjin, which is designed to assess the vital signs – including heart rate, blood pressure, blood oxygen level and blood flow rate – of up to six people at a time, according to a presentation by the company.