Robotic Assistance Devices (RAD), a Platinum ‘ASTORS’ Award Winner in the 2017 ‘ASTORS’ Homeland Security Awards Program, has received a new seven-unit order consisting of four AVA devices and three Wally units, with the end-user being a Fortune 10 global technology company.

The order has been placed through an existing RAD client, a Fortune 500 company logistics industry leader, and all seven units will be deployed at the end-user’s newest distribution center.

The four AVA (Autonomous Verified Access) units will be used to facilitate and provide access control to vehicles entering the distribution yard, previously manned by security guard personnel.

The three Wally units, unique in being able to perform facility access control functions including, opening doors, the printing of badges, and documenting all details regarding who enters a secure facility, with barcode and NFC (Near Field Communication) scanning, plus AI-driven facial recognition verification, will process employees and vendors as they enter the center’s one-million square foot, high-security warehouse.

This wall mounted unit seamlessly integrates with all other RAD devices and provides edge-to-edge 180° field of vision.

As easy to install and scale as other RAD hardware, Wally deploys RAD’s innovative artificial intelligence-based technologies to enhance an organization’s situational awareness, communication and control.

(See Wally HSO in Action. Courtesy of Robotic Assistance Devices and Vimeo.)

Wally takes full advantage of the RAD Software Suite that is ideal for corporate campuses, parking structures, exterior areas, and lobbies and buildings; anywhere that increased visibility is needed at a fraction of the cost.

Furthermore RAD has developed a unique solution in response to the COVID-19 Pandemic, RAD has incorporated into Wally an all-in-one solution to assist facilities in opening their doors in a safe, non-touch, and secure manner – Now with additional AI-driven facial analytics, interactive screening assessments, and temperature sensors to create Wally HSO (Health Screening Option).

• Reduce the risk of building access by infected persons*

RAD is pleased to confirm that it has received an additional two-unit Wally HSO (Health Screening Option) order, also from a Fortune 500 client, bringing their total Wally HSO orders to eleven, with one additional Wally HSO order remaining that will complete this round of order commitments from this client.

“Today is the start of our FY 2022, and this is an incredible way to start the year,” explains Steve Reinharz, who effective immediately has been appointed CEO, CFO and Secretary of AITX.

Reinharz is the founder and President of AITX’s subsidiary Robotic Assistance Devices (RAD), and the majority and controlling owner of AITX.

“These amazing Fortune 10, 50 and 500 clients are all seeing the benefit of what we’ve built into the RAD solution.”

“They’re saving significant money while improving their process workflow, and at the same time, improving upon their security platform.”

These orders are expected to be delivered within 60 days and are likely to cause a noticeable boost to Q1 revenue since the client has chosen to purchase these units outright, and their monthly subscriptions will start after the first year of service.

Additionally, RAD offers ROSA (Responsive Obser-vation Security Agent), a security supplemental device that includes critical autonomous response to help simulate security personnel actions at a fraction of the cost.

The device’s 180° field of view through dual hi-resolution, full-color, always-on digital cameras provide 24/7 visibility and monitoring, can also be used to recognize and deter loitering.

This device’s continually active analytics – all built-in – create an alert based on the end-users’ particular needs.

In addition to monitoring the surrounding location, and eliminating loitering, new face mask detection features provide building owners and property managers with a tool to identify face mask usage, create automatic alerts, prevent people who are not wearing masks from entering buildings – reducing the risk of confrontation with manned security monitors, and generate compliance scores.

An internal countdown timer is then created, and if the identified people remain in view of the device beyond the established time, an alarm and alert is activated to notify an on-duty guard or remote monitoring officer of the incident and can visually identify these suspicious individuals.

Once identified, the guard could initiate an audio announcement through the ROSA device notifying them that they must leave, or the property could take appropriate further actions.

The ability to record violators, and particularly repeat violators, gives high-profile end users exciting new options for enforcement and general security.

(See ROSA in Action. Courtesy of Robotic Assistance Devices and Vimeo. To Learn More about ROSA, go to https://roboticassistancedevices.com/case-study-convenience-stores/.)

“As expected, we are seeing our ROSA solution becoming increasingly popular, and yet I firmly believe that AVA will be the break-out hit, and second best-selling RAD unit this fiscal year,” added Reinharz.

“There is simply a tremendous ROI for these users. I’m thrilled with this deployment.”

RAD Recognized in 2017 ‘ASTORS’ Awards Program

American Security Today’s ‘ASTORS’ Homeland Security Awards program is entering its Sixth Year and continues to recognize the Outstanding Innovations of top firms and agencies in the Homeland Security and Public Safety fields.

The Annual ‘ASTORS’ Awards is the preeminent U.S. Homeland Security Awards Program highlighting the most cutting-edge and forward-thinking security solutions coming onto the market today, to ensure our readers have the information they need to stay ahead of the competition, and keep our Nation safe – one facility, street, and city at a time.

90% of ‘ASTORS’ Award Winners return to compete in the Annual ‘ASTORS‘ Homeland Security Awards Program, and 100% of ‘ASTORS’ Sponsors have returned year to year to reap the benefits of their participation in the industry’s largest and most comprehensive Annual Awards Program.

2020 was a very challenging year for everyone due to the COVID-19 pandemic and the much heralded AST ‘ASTORS’ Awards Winners Presentations and exclusive Luncheon at the Jacob Javits Center in NYC was canceled and rescheduled for 2021 due to the virus.

However, the 2020 ‘ASTORS’  Homeland Security Awards Program was again a huge success and many new categories were added including a section for COVID-19 Detection and Innovation.

Robotic Assistance Devices (RAD)

• Best Robotic Perimeter Protection Solution

• • SMP/RAD S5 Robotic Guard

• Robotic Assistance Devices (RAD), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Artificial Intelligence Technology Solutions, Inc., (AITX), is a high-tech start-up that delivers robotics and artificial intelligence-based solutions.

• AITX is an innovator in the delivery of artificial intelligence-based solutions that empower organizations to gain new insight, solve complex challenges and fuel new business ideas.

• Through its next-generation robotic product offerings, AITX’s RAD and RAD-M companies help organizations streamline operations, increase ROI and strengthen business.

• AITX technology improves the simplicity and economics of patrolling and guard services, and allows experienced personnel to focus on more strategic tasks.

• Customers augment the capabilities of existing staffs and gain higher levels of situational awareness, all at drastically reduced cost.

• AITX solutions are well suited for use in multiple industries such as enterprises, government, transportation, critical infrastructure, education and healthcare.

To learn more, visit www.aitx.ai and www.roboticassistancedevices.com.

The 2020 ‘ASTORS’ Awards Program was sponsored by ATI Systems, Attivo Networks, Automatic Systems, Desktop Alert, X.Labs and Reed Exhibitions, every one a returning Sponsor from 2020, 2019 and More.

Nominations are now being accepted for the 2021 ‘ASTORS’ Homeland Security Awards at https://americansecuritytoday.com/ast-awards/.

Comprehensive List of Categories Include:

Don’t see a Direct Hit for your Product, Agency or Organization?

With the unprecedented occurrence of the COVID-19 pandemic, the focus of the safety and security industries has realized the need to increase innovations to address the daily growing challenges.

As such AST aims to make sure these firms and professionals are reflected in the 2021 ‘ASTORS’ Awards Program, so we’d like to encourage you to submit appropriate categories recommendations and include COVID-19 Frontline Professionals in your Nominations to see that these Professionals, Facilities, and Vendors receive the Recognition they Deserve!

Submit your category recommendation for consideration to Michael Madsen, AST Publisher at: mmadsen@americansecuritytoday.com.

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The traditional security marketplace has long been covered by a host of publications putting forward the old school basics to what is Today – a fast changing security landscape.

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