Security Robots of the Future
Houston Methodist Hospital has added two new members to its security team — a pair of robots that patrol the halls on wheels. Built by surveillance systems firm, Knightscope, the robots are just over 4 feet tall and are dubbed Watson and Holmes. “If you watch Star Wars, it kind of looks like R2D2,” said Hadji Sarr, the hospital’s director of public safety. The machines are fitted with 360-degree cameras, an alarm button, and a two-way communication system that allows users to communicate with security officials. “If you’re in distress or need help, you can call a button [...]