Public safety agencies are under pressure to do more with less, and that creates dangerous gaps when it comes to securing public spaces. AI-powered autonomous robots are a practical solution, offering new ways to monitor facilities, respond to incidents, and extend the capabilities of human personnel. These machines aren’t just futuristic concepts; they’re already in use, improving operations and enabling smarter, more resilient public safety strategies.
In part one, Government Technology Insider podcast host Lucas Hunsicker explored how agencies are putting this technology into action with insights from Knightscope CEO, William Li, Knightscope Senior Vice President of Client Development Jason Gonzalez, and Verizon Associate Director of Federal Healthcare Tom Long. In part two they continue the conversation by discussing real world results.
What’s become evident in just a short time is that autonomous robots are improving public safety including incident prevention, theft reduction, and improving response times. The guests emphasized how these tools are cost-effective and easy to deploy, while also extending situational awareness in under-resourced areas like VA campuses.
As Li noted, “We need to move beyond the fear that ‘robots are coming to take over jobs or harm people.’ Instead, we should focus on how technology can empower security personnel, giving them the tools they need to perform their duties more effectively and efficiently.” Finally, part two wraps up with advice for agencies exploring how to pilot or scale this technology.
Listen to Part 2 now.
Missed Part 1 of the podcast? You can find it here.