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1stWatch
03-09-2006, 10:08 AM
Hitachi has come up with a rolling robot that scans its surroundings with infrared sensors and cameras. It is likened to R2-D2.

http://www.usatoday.com/tech/products/2006-03-07-security-robot_x.htm
Mr. Security
03-09-2006, 10:15 AM
Goodbye job. A robot that doesn't need to sleep, eat, or be checked on to see if all rounds were completed. :(
1stWatch
03-09-2006, 10:17 AM
Goodbye job. A robot that doesn't need to sleep, eat, or be checked on to see if all rounds were completed. :(

Ah, but the robot can't think or act for itself and certainly cannot replace a real person, just as a stationary camera cannot.
1stWatch
03-09-2006, 10:18 AM
I can see this being useful as a device for detecting bombs and contraband.
Mr. Security
03-09-2006, 10:23 AM
Ah, but the robot can't think or act for itself and certainly cannot replace a real person, just as a stationary camera cannot.

In that case, it will be perfect for WBS. :D
1stWatch
03-09-2006, 10:33 AM
In that case, it will be perfect for WBS. :D

Yes, but it would have improvements over WBS guards because it doesn't require bathing and therefore can't stink, it doesn't leave property to eat or use the bathroom, and it doesn't march into the office and loudly demand a payraise while shouting threats.
Mr. Security
03-09-2006, 10:40 AM
How true! :)
1stWatch
03-09-2006, 10:43 AM
Not to mention, it can fill out perfectly prescribed reports, not pick its nose in front of people, or complain about the job to the general public.
N. A. Corbier
03-09-2006, 01:42 PM
Honda, Toshiba, and Hyundai all make security robots. Only one I know of is armed with a taser weapon to engage intruders. These are designed to replace static posts that have only a need of passive observation.
wvd1979
03-09-2006, 11:53 PM
DANGER WILL ROBINSON...DANGER!!!!! :D
OccamsRazor
03-10-2006, 05:28 AM
DANGER WILL ROBINSON...DANGER!!!!! :D

I was just waiting for that.
wvd1979
03-10-2006, 05:58 AM
Couldn't help it. Sorry! :)
Mr. Security
03-11-2006, 06:42 PM
.... not pick its nose in front of people....

You mean we're not supposed to do that? :eek:
1stWatch
03-11-2006, 08:38 PM
You mean we're not supposed to do that? :eek:

No, really. Plucking nose hairs and scratching your rear are also no-nos.
Mr. Security
03-11-2006, 08:58 PM
No, really. Plucking nose hairs and scratching your rear are also no-nos.

No wonder I didn't get selected as s/o of the month! :D