Web Slinging Robocop Introduced

Japanese robitics firm Tmsuk Co has partnered with security company Alacom Co to introduce a prototype security robot known as T-34. The little guy has wheels to propel itself at upto 10km/h (6mph) and sensors to detect intruders. Once a sensor is activated a human can control the robot with the help of real-time images on a mobile phone. "Security sensors often set off false alarms but examining the location with the robot will lead to more efficient operations," said a statement from the companies. Once an intruder is spotted the robot has the capability to subdue them by using a hurled net.

Source: BBC

Robocop on it's way?

Wired's Danger Room blog is reporting that armed robots similar to those deployed in Iraq will soon be hitting the streets home side. "Other than some R&D with the shotgun mount, we haven't used it operationally," Massachusetts State Police Trooper Mike Rogowski tells Danger Room. "But they're on the way. They're coming,". Cool!