​​How Autonomous Security Robots Are Transforming Public Safety: Part One​

​​How Autonomous Security Robots Are Transforming Public Safety: Part One​

Author: Government Technology Insider July 21, 2025 Duration: 17:48

In this episode of Government Technology Insider podcast, host Luas Hunsicker spoke with William Li, Chairman and CEO of Knightscope; Jason Gonzalez, Senior Vice President of Client Development at Knightscope; and Tom Long, Associate Director of Federal Healthcare at Verizon. In the conversation they explore the growing impact of autonomous security robots and the role of connectivity in modern public safety. Despite limited funding and high cybersecurity demands, federal agencies are leveraging AI-driven machines to enhance situation awareness, address staffing shortages, and modernize legacy systems. As Li shared, “these are smart eyes, ears and voice on the ground for the officers and guards to be in multiple locations at the same time.’


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