Technology is developing across the security industry at a lightning fast pace. As a result, newer and more sophisticated security technologies are coming out every year. Some of the most advanced technologies are unmanned ground vehicles (UGV), unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV), and artificial intelligence (AI). These tools aren’t widely implemented by business across CA, but soon enough they will be implemented in nearly every business.

How UGVs Support Security Professionals

UGVs are basically robotic ground vehicles. One of the most famous UGV is the Mars Rover. UGVs can be driven by manual remote control, preprogrammed with specific routes, or driven by AI technology. Unlike traditional ground vehicles, they can be used in areas where it is dangerous for a manned vehicle to enter. They can also be used in highly remote areas. UGVs can be sent out on patrol to monitor and collect information when a premise is very large or there are limitations on manpower or staff to conduct patrols.  

How UAVs Support Security Professionals

UAVs are basically sky drones. Like UGVs they can be manually driven, programmed with patrol routes, or guided by AI technology. UGVs are great for site surveillance, especially in a business with a large amount of property. They can be flown over an entire premises to monitor activity. They can collect site data, record footage and sound, and view areas that are too dangerous for manned vehicles to go. UAVs will be especially useful in perimeter security.

How AI Supports Security Professionals

AI is a key piece of the efficacy of UGVs and UAVs. Though the mechanical and software technology is there to have fully function robots and drones, they aren’t much different than a standard patrol vehicle now. Interfaced with AI however, they will be able to do much more than just record footage. They’ll identify unusual activity, communicate threats, and respond to emergencies. UGVs and UAVs will not only collect information, but will be able to use complex AI algorithms to analyze the data collected.

Where This Technology Is Today

UAVs (Unmanned Aerial Vehicles), UGVs (Unmanned Ground Vehicles), and AI (Artificial Intelligence) are increasingly being adopted by businesses across various industries. However, the technology is not yet universally implemented. Currently, these systems often require significant manual intervention, and there have been notable incidents highlighting their limitations. For instance, a security patrol robot in Washington DC famously fell into a fountain because it failed to recognize the need to stop and turn. Despite such setbacks, ongoing advancements by programmers and engineers are steadily enhancing the capabilities and reliability of these technologies, aiming to make them more effective and autonomous than ever before.