The Robot That will Help Secure Data Centers

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Robotic systems are replacing human teams in various security missions. Unmanned ground vehicles (UGVs) are becoming an increasingly popular choice for companies that want to scale manual operations using automation technologies as means to lower costs while enhancing the quality of operations. A new UGV will provide advanced physical outdoor security patrol capabililities. NXT Robotics has launched its Generation 5 Autonomous Vehicle and Cognitive Software Platform called Maverick. “The system will help secure places like Data Centers, Construction Sites, Parking Complexes and Detention Facilities,” said Darin Andersen, CEO and CoFounder at NXT Robotics Corp.

The baseline model includes four high-resolution PTX security cameras which can be used to do AI-based analysis of a physical environment along with license plate detection and facial and object recognition. Maverick also has the capability to open a two-way audio stream so that robot can communicate with people it encounters along its largely autonomous patrol routes. The audio system can also stream pre-recorded messages and noises in response to particular situations it encounters.

The system uses a proprietary cognitive-AI platform which allows for rapid customization of the baseline model so customers can rapidly add new features and functions to robot’s original mission set, according to finance.yahoo.com.

The launch of Maverick supports a partnership between NXT Robotics and Ricoh USA, the copier giant.