NYPD Ends Test of Robot Police Dog
Police officials said the robot's purpose was to take police officers out of harm's way and that it was actually cheaper than other robots already in use.
April 29, 2021
Police officials said the robot's purpose was to take police officers out of harm's way and that it was actually cheaper than other robots already in use.
April 29, 2021
State Sen. Brad Hoylman, who represents the district where this incident took place, thought deploying the $74,000 robot dog anywhere undermined police-community relations, but especially in a public housing complex where residents might already mistrust the police.
April 14, 2021
The Massachusetts State Police reportedly tested a robot dog produced by Waltham-based Boston Dynamics for three months from August to November.
December 2, 2019
Once the officer’s vehicle is parked behind the motorist’s car, GoBetween rolls up to the driver’s side window of the motorist, where it becomes the officer’s eyes, ears and mouth. A spike strip automatically placed in front of the car’s rear wheels keeps the motorist from driving away until the traffic stop is completed.
May 10, 2019
"Prospective clients were able to upload a photo into the Knightscope Security Operations Center (KSOC) and then watch the K1 detect and report them as they moved about the booth. One creative individual even attempted to elude ‘capture’ by donning a pair of dark sunglasses to no avail," the company says.
May 10, 2019
Transcend Tactical has launched a gas deployment system that can be added to its Vantage robot to deploy two hot or cold gas grenades remotely and with mobility.
May 2, 2019
Knightscope says the K5 can operate 24/7, monitoring facilities for security issues and notifying users when there is a problem such as an unauthorized vehicle in a restricted area. In addition, the very presence and appearance of the K5 acts as a deterrent.
May 14, 2018
Knightscope says the K5 can operate 24/7, monitoring facilities for security issues and notifying users when there is a problem such as an unauthorized vehicle in a restricted area. In addition, the very presence and appearance of the K5 acts as a deterrent. More Here.
April 14, 2018
Dubai, one of seven emirates in the United Arab Emirates, is taking a technological leap of faith this week as it introduces its first robot officer to the Dubai police force. Designed by the Spanish company PAL Robotics, the specialized REEM robot stands 5 feet 6 inches high and looks like a knight in shining white plastic armor, riding in on its wheels (rather than a horse).
May 23, 2017
Med-Eng announced the launch of the Avenger Remotely Operated Vehicle (ROV) bomb disposal and tactical robot at the 2017 SHOT Show.
January 18, 2017
iRobot Corp., known for delivering robotic technology-based solutions, today announced the uPoint Multi-Robot Control (MRC) system, a universal control system for iRobot's line of defense and security robots to enable robot operators to be more proficient than ever before.
October 9, 2014
Simulator Systems International has introduced the Python HTR Generation III robot for tactical and HazMat applications. This rugged work-class robot has motorized shape-changing tracks that aid in stair climbing and allow the robot to better negotiate difficult obstacles.
September 12, 2012
Recon Robotics, Inc. will introduce an advanced military and police robot with state-of-the-art reconnaissance capabilities at the Eurosatory defense and security exhibition to be held June 11-14 in Paris.
June 11, 2012
The three platforms include the Beetle, a lightweight Nano-UGV that can be hand thrown onto a roof or into a window; the Armadillo, a slightly larger and multi-purposed Micro-UGV; and the Scorpion, a robust Small-UGV capable of deploying various specialized tools.
March 7, 2012
The Cougar20-H mini-robot system is capable of motion detection as well as probing for a person's breathing in a compound while being remotely controlled from long standoff distances.
February 3, 2011
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