US: Dublin city to add AI-powered safety robot to boost public safety

The city of Dublin, Ohio, is set to deploy an AI-powered autonomous safety robot named Dubbot, developed by California-based Knightscope, to enhance public safety. Dubbot, a K5 Autonomous Security Robot, is equipped with advanced technologies including LiDAR, sonar, GPS, microphones, 360-degree cameras, and AI-driven analysis for continuous monitoring and proactive threat detection. Scheduled to begin operation in summer 2025, Dubbot will patrol high-traffic areas such as Riverside Crossing Park, operating in 12-hour shifts and autonomously returning to charging docks. It provides real-time video feeds to police control rooms and features two-way emergency communication and broadcast alert capabilities. Dublin officials emphasize that Dubbot will complement, not replace, human police personnel by expanding patrol coverage and presence in public spaces. The robot is part of a broader two-year public safety strategy that includes drones, body-worn cameras, and traffic monitoring tools, aiming to evaluate the impact of autonomous technologies on safety. Residents were involved