The Mumbai police has 'bot' its bomb squad some much needed protection, with three high-tech robots that will minimise loss of human lives while handling explosives. The force has finally got the much-awaited Mini Remotely Operated Vehicle (MROV) Rover Mark, costing around Rs 84 lakh.

The addition of these robots is part of the police's modernisation plan following the 26/11 terror attack in Mumbai. Made in India, by the Security Defence System (SDS), the robots were added to the force in april and have undergone rigorous tests over the past few months. The droids, weighing 100 kg each, can be used by Mumbai Police's Bomb Detection and Disposal Squad in extreme situations, thanks to their advanced features.