April 17, 2006—MobileRobots Inc has introduced its second-generation PatrolBot, which autonomously guarded the aisles of ISC West Expo in Las Vegas recently.
Prior to PatrolBot, self-guided robots followed pre-planned paths or radio beacons installed throughout buildings. MobileRobots began four years ago developing its ARCSinside robot control system that tracks PatrolBot’s position, navigates obstacles and finds alternative routes if a corridor is blocked—all without pre-planning or radios.
MobileRobot’s first iteration PatrolBot, released last year, only provided remote surveillance. The new second-generation robot adds automated camera zooms, snapshots, improved audio, pop-up alarms, and tools for integrators to add even more security capabilities.
PatrolBot can detect moving objects, record security data, provide emergency access control, question intruders, detect heat and hazardous gases, and head automatically to investigate an intrusion alarm. New behaviors under development include finding and following people, detecting open doors, and detecting theft of objects.
MobileRobots Inc, is a global leader in design and manufacture of intelligent mobile robots, sensing, and controls. For more information, visit the company’s Web site.
