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Is it really necessary to have robots moving around? As a computer vision guy, I would think why not just have a bunch of cameras covering the area and then do
by drpgq 15y ago
Is it really necessary to have robots moving around? As a computer vision guy, I would think why not just have a bunch of cameras covering the area and then do the image analysis at a central terminal. Unless the eventual goal is to have the robots break up fights.
- mike-cardwell 15y agoCameras would not only be many many times cheaper, but they would be many many times more effective.
- zeteo 15y agoIt looks like they're going for telepresence. Their purpose of monitoring detainee health probably involves a doctor logging into the robot and making the rounds.
- floppydisk 15y agoIt wouldn't surprise me to find they have a 5-10 year plan for these things that does include equipping them with riot busting gear like tasers, tear gas, and pepper spray.
- justjimmy 15y agoMay it's the psychological effect is has on the inmates – a moving physical entity reminding them they are watched, instead of a stationery and easily forgotten/overlooked camera.