Dignity Health System is testing robotic surveillance
A roaming security robot is being tested to improve surveillance and safety at four Dignity Health System hospital campuses in California, according to an article on the Campus Safety website.
The large rolling robot uses sensors to direct it around the campuses.
Cameras allow the robot to capture activity and a security button allows people to alert human guards if they need assistance.
An upcoming software update will also allow people to give the robot commands in English and Spanish.
October 10, 2016
Topic Area: Security
Disinfectant Contact Time: The Case for Biofilm DisruptionContact time, while essential for compliance, does not reliably predict microbial reduction on actual healthcare surfaces.
Texas HHSC Reaches Construction Milestone for Panhandle State Hospital in AmarilloConstruction is expected to be completed in fall 2027.
Mon General Succumbs to Phishing CyberattackIts investigation ultimately determined that an unauthorized party gained access to certain Mon General email mailboxes on May 6, 2026.
The HVAC Dilemma: To Repair or Replace?Healthcare facilities that keep repairing and optimizing aging systems past their useful life spend money on a problem they cannot solve without capital investment.
Department of Veterans Affairs Signs Lease for Community-Based Outpatient Clinic in KentuckyConstruction and facility preparation are expected to be completed by the winter of 2027, and the first patient should be seen by spring 2028.