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
Source: Knightscope
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