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Technology

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.

December 28, 2015

Technology

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.

October 9, 2014

Technology

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.

December 29, 2013

Special Units

Avatar II Robot

Robotex

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.

March 10, 2013

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Avatar II

Robotex

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.

January 20, 2013

Technology

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.

September 11, 2012

Special Units

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.

September 9, 2012

Special Units

Throwbot XT

ReconRobotics

ReconRobotics's new Throwbot XT provides your team with sophisticated listening capabilities and clear, crisp video reconnaissance—day or night. Use it on tactical call-outs to identify hidden threats and speed the resolution of high-risk operations.

July 25, 2012

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Recon Robotics Introduces Throwbot XT Reconnaissance Robot

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 10, 2012

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Allen-Vanguard Distributes Trio of Macro USA's Tactical Robots

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 6, 2012

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Robots at the Ready

The Greensboro (N.C.) Police Department ended a stand-off with a naked man using two tactical robots, after neighbors called 911 to report he was standing on his porch with a firearm, calling to God.

March 1, 2012

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N.C. Police Robots Help End Stand-off with Naked Man

Greensboro (N.C.) Police officers used a pair of tactical robots Tuesday to help end a nearly daylong stand-off with a barricaded naked man at a Lindley Park home.

January 31, 2012