Thursday, February 27, 2014

Knightscope K5 - A Guard that Never Sleeps !!


Knightscope Inc. is developing an "Autonomous Data Machine" which will not only guard places better than a human security guard but will also be cost-effective. The company has already started securing beta customers for its first two models, the Knightscope K5 and K10.

The robots will share a passing resemblance to R2-D2 and collect real-time data via network of sensors. These sensors include a 360-degree high definition sensor, infrared sensor, radar, ultrasonic speed and distance sensors, lidar, air quality sensors and optical character recognition technology. The data the robots collect would be fed into a centralized data center with law enforcement also able to access data in real time, giving them a unique vantage point to assess the situation before arrival. The company says that the robot will be able to analyze historical data collected over time to help predict crime and allow companies to make better business decisions. Depending on the sensor loadout, the units can be used to monitor differences in temperature; calculate the traveling speed and distance of surrounding objects/people; observe night- time activity using infrared technology and provide precision 3D mapping of an area.


The K10 model is intended for vast open areas and on private roads, while the K5 robot is better suited to more space-constrained environments. The beta testing is due to commence at the end of this year and soon it will be launched so keep an eye if you want one.

Source: Knightscope




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