Robot security guard dubbed 'secret agent man' deployed to patrol Ohio sidewalks

Richtech Robotics spokesman Timothy Tanksley and Richtech Robotics COO Phil Zheng joined'Fox & Friends Weekend' to show how his company's robot barista can serve coffee on FOX Square. A shopping mall in Ohio is integrating cutting-edge AI technology into its safety team in the form of a 400-pound robot security guard. "He's our secret agent man," Stacie Schmidt, vice president of marketing at Crocker Park told local media of the new security robot. Crocker Park is an open-air shopping mall located in Westlake - a suburban town located about 15 miles outside of Cleveland - which sees nearly 10 million visitors a year and is home to 1,000 residents in luxury apartments. This month, leaders of Crocker Park introduced SAM, a 420-pound, 5'1" autonomous robot that will patrol sidewalks and act as a "watchdog," according to a press release provided to Fox News Digital. "Our priority has always been to provide a safe and secure environment for everyone who visits our center, and the Knightscope robot will play a crucial role in enhancing our existing security measures," Sean Flanigan, vice president of security at Stark Enterprises, which owns Crocker Park. SAM, which was built by California-based robotics company Knightscope, uses 360-degree video streaming and recording video capabilities to monitor areas and alert authorities to any potential issues. The robot can work 24 hours a day, rain or shine. "[SAM's] AI algorithms enable it to detect anomalies and issue alerts to the on-site security team in real-time.