So this $21,000 rented thing just checks out door alarms when a door is opened by accident? And it only moves at 3 mph? And they think that the person who opened the door will still be standing there when it arrives?

Why on god’s green earth don’t they just aim a normal security camera at the door and call it a day?

[–] glimse 4 points 6 months ago (2 children)

That's what they say it's for. I'm sure its cameras and sensors won't be turned off between alarm checks

[–] [email protected] 3 points 6 months ago (1 children)

Even so, airports are already heavily monitored. I don’t see how it is any more or less invasive than the security cameras and TSA screening that is already in place.

This seems like a very expensive way to make the robotic equivalent of a fat security guard on patrol.

[–] glimse 1 points 6 months ago (1 children)

Each has their strengths so why not both?

[–] [email protected] 5 points 6 months ago

Because even a fat security guard can go faster than 3 mph, and you don’t need heat vision to see who opened a door.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 6 months ago

Except when it shoots your dog

[–] [email protected] 8 points 6 months ago

I hope that thing gets covered with cool stickers before it's a year old

[–] apfelwoiSchoppen 5 points 6 months ago

Seems like the first step to some terrifying Cyberdyne Systems dystopia.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 6 months ago

This is the best summary I could come up with:

An autonomous robot is due to become the latest addition to San Antonio international airport’s security apparatus.

The robot, which weighs 420lb, stands at 5ft 4in and travels at 3 miles per hour, is expected to make its appearance at the airport in the next two months, according to local reports.

Jalen McKee-Rodriguez, a council member who represents San Antonio’s second district and who voted against the contract, told Saenz: “It’s not your intention to create a space where surveillance is happening … But if the robot has the ability to collect data and information and transmit that, that possibility remains.

Meanwhile, Teri Castillo, a council member who represents the city’s fifth district and who also voted against the deal, asked Saenz whether the robot would replace any airport employees.

At the time of its debut, the New York City mayor, Eric Adams, hailed the robot, saying: “Eventually, this is going to be part of the fabric of our subway system.”

However, the pilot program came to an end earlier this month, with a spokesperson for Adams telling the New York Times: “The Adams administration is constantly exploring innovative technologies that can advance the work we’ve done to bring down crime and keep New Yorkers safe, while maximizing the use of taxpayer dollars.”

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