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Security robots are starting to join the ranks of human guards. Here’s what we know | CNN

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Security robots are rapidly becoming a viable complement to human security guards.

They can operate 24/7 and excel in the repetitive aspects of the job, like sitting at a post or walking a set route.

The K5 security robot is the most well-known product of California -based robotics and security technology company Knightscope .

Critics are raising questions about their effectiveness of keeping the public safe.

Experts and one robot maker CNN spoke to agree on the deterrence capability of security robots.

The robots’ ability to serve as a physical deterrent can help defuse situations that may escalate if a police officer were present instead, experts say.

The ACLU says security robots can be a privacy nightmare for everyday citizens.

These robots are not immune to malfunction, nor are flawlessly programmed.

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