New Robot Could Help SDPD SWAT Unit
"So instead of deploying an officer inside of the structure, we can deploy a robot and it gives us a lot of intelligence," said Officer Dave Speck, with SDPD's SWAT Special Response Team (SRT). The unit is currently testing out a new robot equipped with several cameras and used to search rooms, hallways, and stairways. "It has an articulating arm on it, so it has the ability to open doors and move objects, which is huge for us," said Speck. The specific model the SWAT unit is looking to purchase can also go up and down stairs. SDPD officers currently use two smaller robots to clear rooms.
Source: nbcsandiego.com