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Brazil Will Use Robots To Police The 2014 World Cup -- Daily Caller

Brazil is adopting the security of the future after securing a deal with a robot manufacturer to deploy robots programmed to police the 2014 FIFA World Cup games.

The Brazilian government has agreed to pay $7.2 million to Massachusetts-based iRobot for 30 of its PackBot robots, according to a Robohub report. The robots will be programmed to analyze suspicious-looking objects in 12 cities hosting World Cup match-ups across Brazil beginning in June.

PackBots can travel at speeds up to 9 mph and have an extremely versatile mobility system, able to traverse rough terrain and even stairs. iRobot’s models include a host of sensors including GPS, video, thermal detection, electronic compass and system diagnostics. The robots weigh about 40 pounds and can be folded to fit into a backpack, making them ideal for quick deployment.

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Update: Packbot: Serving the Military and World Cup Football -- Robohub

My Comment: I can easily foresee the day when this will be the security standard for protecting critical infrastructure, events, government buildings, military installations, etc., and security guards will only serve as back-up.
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