Grand Sierra Resort expands security team with first robot in a northern Nevada casino
RENO, Nev. June 17 2021 Grand Sierra Resort and Casino (GSR) is enhancing its security team with the addition of the Knightscope K5 Autonomous Security Robot (ASR).
The K5 has multiple cameras with a 360-degree field of view, two-way communication ability, thermal imaging and an emergency call button.
GSR has named the newest member of the team “Jackbot.” Jackbot is the first ASR in a Northern Nevada casino.
Officials say it will provide an extra set of eyes and ears around the property, as well as provide guests with additional peace of mind.
GSR General Manager Shannon Keel says,
The safety of our guests and team members is of the utmost importance and we are very grateful to be the first casino resort in Northern Nevada to have the Knightscope K5 as an added measure to keep our property safe. We continue to be the leader in the implementation of safety measures, as we’ve recently activated our Special Response Team of professionally trained, highly experienced security officers and roving K-9 patrols to deliver unequalled hospitality and premium guest experiences while ensuring a safe environment across the resort.
Originally founded in response to the tragic events at Sandy Hook and the Boston Marathon, Knightscope founders believed that with a unique combination of hardware, software and humans, they could greatly reduce crime by as much as 50%.
The K5 ASR visually observes its surroundings through the use of video cameras and a thermal camera. While the ASRs are unique in appearance and delivery system, the security service they provide is commonly accepted in the public domain with fixed security camera systems. The K5 proactively seeks out anomalies that might suggest criminal activity, such as people in restricted areas and alerts GSR’s security personnel on duty upon pressing a panic alarm button.
Officials say the K5 operates within a predefined geofenced area but does not rely solely on one sensor to determine its current location and plot a directional path. It uses data from multiple sensors, including LIDAR, GPS, inertial and wheel odometry sensors, to develop a complete picture of its environment and determine a position within those boundaries. The ASR then carefully navigates, fully autonomously, along a random path seeking to thwart any wrongdoers.
