TEDxDU Richard Voyles — Can liquids think?
Richard Voyles — Can liquids think? Not one to shy away from radical thought, roboticist Richard Voyles shares his passion for the next frontier: a search and rescue robot that can be oozed under barriers or poured down a hole. See complete bio andall TEDxDU Talks at www.tedxdu.com About TEDx, x = independently organized event In the spirit of ideas worth spreading, TEDx is a program of local, self-organized events that bring people together to share a TED-like experience. At a TEDx event, TEDTalks video and live speakers combine to spark deep discussion and connection in a small group. These local, self-organized events are branded TEDx, where x = independently organized TED event. The TED Conference provides general guidance for the TEDx program, but individual TEDx events are self-organized.* (*Subject to certain rules and regulations)
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First Responder, Homeland Security, And Law Enforcement Robots Market Shares, Strategies, And Forecasts, Worldwide, 2010 To 2016
First Responder, Homeland Security, And Law Enforcement Robots Market Shares, Strategies, And Forecasts, Worldwide, 2010 To 2016
Worldwide markets are poised to achieve significant growth as the first responder and homeland security ground robots are used globally. Growth comes as the border patrols and law enforcement agencies use robots to achieve broader security in a less expensive manner, delivering the promise of automated process in yet another industry. First responder robots bring changes in every region while the globally integrated enterprise replaces nationalistic dominance, creating broader cooperative police actions that replace nationalistic wars. These police actions are aimed against the bad guys.
This cost is creating resistance among the agencies to spend such a large amount for what is seen as a device that gives little return in comparison to what a person can do all year. Costs of robots are expected to decrease rapidly in the next year, creating a much larger market than exists now. The current market at 3 million does provide a significant base for solid growth.
Vendors of homeland security and first responder robots have positioned to provide a common framework through which federal, state, local, and tribal governments can address emergencies. US federal first responder agencies are negotiating agreements with state and local government law enforcement groups to share equipment. First responder robots cost ,000 and up, the cost of a person for one year.
Whereas a person can patrol and investigate, a first responder robot able to sniff for explosives is not justified in high quantity. .a few shared units go a long way in detecting explosives.
The challenge for vendors is to find applications where the robot is used 24×7 365 days per year. Then there is payback. An exception is an airport and a border patrol crossing point where there is continuous need to sniff for explosives.
First responder and homeland security robots are useful as patrol units. Just as foot police and patrol cars
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