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The Real Robo Cops
ROVT
Our SWAT teams First Robot
• 2006 - Mini Andros robot
Our Key to Staffing
• 2008 – ROVT– Supports our tactical and negotiation teams– Staffing from multiple divisions & civilian staff
Community Outreach
• Public demonstrations and education
One Robot Leads to…
• The Rover project– Specific SWAT robot, camera on wheels
Better Robots
• 2012 - Avatar I– SWAT specific police robot– Tracked with two cameras
Routine Patrol Searches
• 2012 - Field Search Robot (FSR) program– Patrol based robotic support
FSR
Robots Supporting…
• Other Robots
The Amazing K-9 Connection
• 2013 - ROVT training with K9’s
Today…
• 2014 - Recon Robotics throw bot– Building up to 24 by 7 patrol coverage
and Into the Future
• sUAS– Working with current sUAS partners– The sky is the limit
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