SGI has announced the newest member of their Safety Squad: Bucklebot, a remote-controlled robot who will teach kids about seatbelt safety.
Bucklebot stands just under a metre tall and is operated by a human assistant, who will be wearing a headset to help the informative robot answer any questions the kids may have about seatbelt or general traffic safety.
Seatbelt safety continues to be an area that SGI is concerned about, as last year’s Traffic Safety Spotlight recorded over 4,700 seatbelt or car seat infractions.
Wearing a seatbelt, says SGI, could reduce your risk of injury in a collision by 50 per cent — and since on average, seatbelt use is a factor in around 19 deaths and 158 injuries per year, the issue continues to be pertinent.
SGI is introducing Bucklebot to teach kids about seatbelt safety and help them develop good seatbelt habits at a young age, to keep them safe throughout their lifetime.
Bucklebot will be traveling around the province, appearing at car seat clinics, school and community events, and safety days. To request a visit from Bucklebot and the Safety Squad at your event, SGI asks you contact Traffic Safety Community Outreach online.
