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  • Author Author: Catwell
  • Date Created: 30 Dec 2020 8:40 PM Date Created
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Robot-Dogs Patrol, Representing Law Enforcement

Catwell
Catwell
30 Dec 2020

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Robotic dogs are being introduced in the law enforcement and national security units to support and protect them. (Image credit: NYPD Digidog & ABC7)

 

This year has been marked by a lot of violence towards both civilians and law enforcement officers, and the main question that is on the mind of most people is how to hold people accountable and always have the truth. Well, the solution might be in robotics. In Florida and New York, the law enforcement units are welcoming new members: robot K9.

 

In Florida, Tyndall Air Force Base in Panama City will receive new robotic K9 dogs by February 2021. The dogs are unmanned and have 4 legs. They will be part of the base’s security squadron and will use their 2-way communication feature and high-tech sensors to patrol the base. Although the dogs are still being tested, the squadron commander Major Jordan Criss is very optimistic about them and can already see them adopted by the entire Air Force. The plan is to have at least 4 of the robot dogs spread on the base where they can roam for up to 7 hours on a single charge. What makes the dogs special is that they can analyze the environment and support the defenders in any situation. The dogs were developed by Ghost Robotics, and according to their CEO, they were created to keep both human and military dogs safe. In the event that someone tries to hurt the robo-dog, it has a defense mechanism that will hurt the aggressor.

 

In New York, NYPD received a new tool: a robot dog to respond to emergencies. Named “Digidog,” the robotic animal is expected to help save lives, protect both civilians and officers. Weighing 70 pounds, Digidog is able to run three and a half miles per hour and climb stairs. Digidog is equipped with artificial intelligence, which allows it to navigate very difficult territories. With its many cameras and lights, Digidog is like the eyes of officers into places that they cannot go themselves.

 

The robot has been tested a couple of months back in a few situations: when a shooting suspect barricaded himself in a house, and when some hostages needed to eat during a holdup, Digidog was sent to deliver the meals, which also allowed the officers to have eyes in the room. In case officers need to communicate with someone without putting themselves at risk, they can also use the two-way communication feature of Digidog to communicate with that person.

 

Overall, whether it is Digidog or the Air Force robo-dogs, those robotics helpers promise to be of big help to all branches of our security officers as well the population.

 

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  • beacon_dave
    beacon_dave over 4 years ago +3
    Looking a bit leaner than the early 1980's robot patrol technology. Robot Defence Systems promo video Robot Defense Systems Prowler 1985 - YouTube
  • ralphjy
    ralphjy over 4 years ago in reply to beacon_dave +2
    Just need to add the machine guns and grenade launcher . The article doesn’t mention what it’s defense mechanism is.....
  • beacon_dave
    beacon_dave over 4 years ago in reply to dubbie +2
    "...I wonder if people would start 'kidnapping' them for the parts!..." or 'kidnapping' them, keeping the mobile platform intact, but altering them for other purposes...
  • beacon_dave
    beacon_dave over 4 years ago in reply to dubbie

    "...Who would have thought there was a webpage just for Daleks!..."

     

    Now where would an attempt at world domination be these days without an associated webpage or two...  image

     

    This website may be of more interest as it appears to have detailed plans available for constructing your own Dalek:

    https://www.projectdalek.co.uk/mainsite/

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  • dubbie
    dubbie over 4 years ago in reply to beacon_dave

    Dave,

     

    Who would have thought there was a webpage just for Daleks!

     

    Dubbie

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  • dougw
    dougw over 4 years ago

    Boston Dynamics "Spot" is making its way into several interesting applications.

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R-PdPtqw78k&ab_channel=AdamSavage%E2%80%99sTested

    https://www.bostondynamics.com/spot

    https://www.reuters.com/article/us-bp-boston-dynamics-robot-oil-rig-chan-idUSKBN28E2D0

    https://www.fastcompany.com/90533566/at-ford-factories-boston-dynamicss-robot-dog-spot-is-teaming-up-with-a-new-robotic-…

    https://www.cnet.com/news/boston-dynamics-robot-dog-spot-can-remotely-measure-coronavirus-patients-vital-signs/

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  • Catwell
    Catwell over 4 years ago in reply to ralphjy

    I think it's just more of a patrol and report device. Like a mobile security camera, perhaps?

    Or rather.. I hope that's it.    

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  • beacon_dave
    beacon_dave over 4 years ago in reply to dubbie

    "... I wonder where I can get me one of those full size Dalek shells?..."

    Perhaps cheaper to build one from scratch judging by some of the auction prices listed here:

    Where Are They Now? – Dalek 63•88

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