Security Robots in South Africa

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South Africa has a severe problem with crime, from violent farm attacks to factories being incapacitated for a few kgs of copper. The traditional way of securing assets at high risk is with human security guards.

Unfortunately human security guards are just that: human. Nobody is perfect but when high risk assets need to be secured, then error is not an option. Security Robots have a number of advantages over human guards:

  • Security robots are MUCH cheaper than human security guards.
  • Security robots do not fall asleep.
  • Security robots cannot work with criminals (collusion with criminals).
  • Security guards can be bribed, intimidated, injured or killed. Security robots cannot be bribed or intimidated. A damaged security robot is easily fixed or replaced.
  • Security robots cannot accidentally give information about your assets.
  • Security robots do not strike, come to work late, get sick or become demotivated.

If there are so many advantages to security robots, then why are security robots not everywhere? There are a number of reasons but the biggest reason is that security robots are new technology. Many people are scared of new technology or are reluctant to try new things.

South Africa is a nation of innovators, especially in security. From the well known Kreepy Krawly (automatic pool cleaner) to the fearsome G6 self-propelled howitzer, South Africa has shown how automation is done.

Farm Security Robots

Farm security is difficult for many reasons:

  • long perimeters
  • remote access
  • rough terrain
  • limited budgets

 

Factory Security Robots

Factory security can save huge delays and unnecessary costs. When it is absolutely imperative that a factory is protected, then there is one obvious choice: Sublethal Remote Guns. This is not the kind of solution you would use in a pre-school but if keeping your factory safe is a priority then the choice is clear.

 

Mall Security Robots

It is difficult to talk about Mall security robots without mentioning KnightScope. This security robot moves around a mall recording video and is able to interact with people on a basic level. It might be bullet shaped but this robot is not intimidating.

 

Home Security Robots

This one is not going to stop armed criminals or even scare off a feral cat but it has some useful features. The appbot riley is cheap and fun.

 

Mine Security Robots

For many years SMP robotics security robot has been operating security robots for patrolling perimeters, open spaces. Mine security is not very different from farm security in that the terrain is a major obstacle.