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Newsby Staff WriterJune 28, 2017

Video: CA Deputy Shot in Face, Suspect Arrested at Motel

The Sacramento County Sheriff's Department said a deputy working at the Watt Avenue Light Rail station was shot Tuesday night. The shooting happened just before 6 p.m.

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Newsby Staff WriterMay 23, 2017

Dubai Plans to Field Robot Police Officers by 2030

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).

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Newsby Staff WriterJanuary 18, 2017

SHOT Show 2017: Med-Eng Introduces New ‘Avenger’ Robot to Help Bomb Technicians Defeat Terrorist Threats

Med-Eng announced the launch of the Avenger Remotely Operated Vehicle (ROV) bomb disposal and tactical robot at the 2017 SHOT Show.

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Articlesby David GriffithDecember 28, 2015

Police Robots on Land and Sea

Some of the top police and sheriff's departments in this country have fielded robots for a variety of tasks since the 1990s. But we are now seeing a broad expansion of the types of robot tools available to law enforcement and a reimagining of what they can do.

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Newsby Staff WriterOctober 9, 2014

iRobot Unveils Its First Multi-Robot Tablet Controller for First Responders

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.

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Inside the Badge by Mark ClarkDecember 30, 2013

Are You Ready for the Future of Policing?

There’s a chat-bot out there that knows what dialog to use to elicit the right information from the predator to get an identification and conviction. So maybe in the not too distant future, cyber detectives will not have to make their own undercover profiles and spend hours chatting with sexual predators.

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ProductsMarch 11, 2013

Avatar II Robot

The RoboteX Avatar II is a rugged, easy-to-use tactical robot that allows first responders to safely and quickly inspect dangerous situations. It saves lives by keeping people out of harm's way.

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ProductsJanuary 21, 2013

Avatar II

The Avatar II is a full-scale tactical robot. Tracked for use on a variety of terrains and surfaces, the Avatar II is now available with Wi-Fi connectivity.

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Newsby Staff WriterSeptember 12, 2012

Simulator Systems Introduces Python HTR Generation III Robot

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.

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Newsby Staff WriterSeptember 10, 2012

Michigan Cop Killed Inside Suicidal Man's Home

West Bloomfield (Mich.) Police Officer Patrick O'Rourke was shot and killed when he entered the bedroom of a suicidal man and was met with gunfire late Sunday. The shooting led to a standoff police resolved Monday afternoon when a Michigan State Police robot helped police confirm the suspect was dead inside the home.

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