Articles Tagged with ''security robots''

Great Conversations at ISC West 2017

June 1, 2017

My company hosted The Great Conversation in Security in March and quickly followed up with a trip to Las Vegas for ISC West 2017.

How Enterprise Physical Security Integrates with Security Robots

Kevin Coleman

April 20, 2017

The abilities of robots have grown significantly in recent years. In some areas of the world, they are beginning to replace human workers at an increasing rate.

Researchers Link Robots into Surveillance Teams

April 17, 2017

Researchers at Cornell University are developing a system to enable teams of robots to share information as they move around and, if necessary, get help in interpreting what they see.

Q&A: Can Gaming Culture and Consumer Technology Change Security Training?

February 14, 2017

Popular consumer technologies, such as robotics, drones, virtual reality and more have been slowly crossing over into the security industry over the past few years. Since 2016, we’ve seen them take off, both in innovation and adoption.

Dave Droster, director, global security for Briggs & Stratton, has been able to shrink the number of security officers

Top Security Guarding Companies Report 2016

The security officer industry faces a ‘Watershed Moment’ as consolidation alters the landscape.

Ed Finkel

December 1, 2016

Consolidation, technology, training and partnerships are among the watchwords for security officer firms and their clients as the calendar turns toward 2017.

Allied Universal Strives to Create Additional Security Value for CSOs after Merger

August 23, 2016

Earlier this month, AlliedBarton Security Services and Universal Protection Services completed its merger, creating Allied Universal – an enterprise with more than 140,000 employees and estimated annual revenues of approximately $4.5 billion.

New Products Revealed for ASIS International 2016

August 1, 2016

These 10 new security and risk management products are to be showcased at this year’s ASIS International 62nd Annual Seminar & Exhibits in Orlando, Florida.

Underwater Robots Could Increase Port Security

November 1, 2014

Late September, MIT researchers unveiled an oval-shaped submersible robot at the International Conference on Intelligent Robots and Systems. The football-sized machine can perform ultrasound scans underwater, looking for cracks in nuclear reactors’ water tanks. The robot could also inspect ships for false hulls and propeller shafts that smugglers use to hide contraband.

Robots Could Run Security Screening Soon

Americans vying for national security clearances in the future can expect a face-to-screen experience as an on-screen avatar conducts computer-generated interviews.

September 1, 2014

According to a study from the National Center for Credibility Assessment, programs using computer-generated interviews can be less “time-consuming, labor-intensive and costly to the Federal Government,” and that interview subjects are more likely to admit certain things to a robot, such as alcohol use and mental health.

Brazil to Use Robots for Security at World Cup

February 21, 2014

Thirty “PackBots” will be provided by Massachusetts-based iRobot to the Brazilian government in a $7.2 million deal for the FIFA World Cup. According to Robohub, it is expected that the 12 host cities will share the high-tech machines to help boost security and examine any suspicious packages. The PackBot has been used previously in military zones, where soldiers use them to cross minefields and clear buildings.

Workplace violence remains one of the most complex challenges facing healthcare organizations today. For executive security professionals, the stakes have never been higher: protecting staff, patients, and visitors while preserving a culture of compassion, dignity, and service.