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Perimeter security can be hindered by the conditions affecting the area , including harsh weather , challenging terrains or hazardous materials , which can affect a human guard ’ s ability to properly monitor and secure the site .
Security robots can operate through these extreme instances , ensuring the safety of human guards and allowing them to focus on more critical tasks .
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In addition to providing effective perimeter security , security guard robots can assist in disaster response and provide additional patrolling support in communities .
Cities , like Singapore and others , are already taking advantage of the technology features , streamlined patrolling and increased capacity security guard robots provide .
As security solutions evolve to include answers to the biggest challenges that today ’ s companies face with regard to perimeter protection , it ’ s important for end users to consider new and emerging technology that can address the key issues they face .
Security guard robots may sound like a farfetched idea , but they are becoming a more likely way for companies to realize true return on investment and value to augment traditional protection and guarding services .
Michael Madsen , AST Pubisher , and Steve Reinharz , President and CEO , Robotic Assistance Devices , Accepting the award for ‘ Leadership & Innovation in Homeland Security ’ in the 2017 ‘ ASTORS ’ Homeland Security Awards Program at
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The security guard robot is being increasingly adopted in the private sector and the successes can be applied to assist government as well .
2017 ‘ ASTORS ’ Homeland Security Awards Recognition Robotics Assistance Devices ( RAD ) Autonomous Robotic Solution which helps organizations Streamline Operations , Increase ROI and Strengthen Safety has been recognized for Leadership & Innovation in Homeland Security in the 2017 ‘ ASTORS ’ Homeland Secu-
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