New social distancing bots damaged in University Union vandalization Harry Karpen/Photography Intern At least one social distancing bot was damaged during a vandalism act committed in the University Union on Tuesday, Feb. 23.
Tables graffitied, at least one bot damaged in Feb. 23 incident
February 25, 2021
While Binghamton University continued to expand COVID-19 precautions on campus through the implementation of social distancing bots, the University Union was vandalized during surveillance testing hours on Tuesday.
On Feb. 23, a woman entered Tillman Lobby and vandalized property within the University Union, including tables, doors and at least one social distancing bot. The social distancing bots were created to provide COVID-19 safety feedback to all pedestrians who pass by, providing impartial real-time feedback to all passersby in the interest of better supporting the communal safety of all students, faculty and staff.