A new batch of security robots equipped with tools to “fight crime” will soon be deployed to shopping malls in America in an effort to help police tackle the problem. Knightscope showcased crime-fighting robots last week at Arlington Police Department for the University of Texas. The company unveiled its K5 droids – robots that are four-foot-tall with electric blue lights and a white bullet-shaped body, designed to police indoor venues. It’s sibling, the K5, a taller variation and with a slightly heavier frame, is designed to patrol outdoors. Sputniknews.com reports: Knightscope co-founder Stacy Stephens, believes the technology may help law enforcement to greatly reduce crime. “Crime has a $1 trillion negative economic impact in the United States each and every year,” said Stephens, a former police officer. “Long-term, our ultimate goal is to be able to predict and prevent crime,” he said. The security robots can detect criminal behavior by searching for anomalies including identifying license plates or suspicious sounds, and using a video camera and an array of sensors, from thermal imaging to air quality. They are also equipped with a microphone that a person can use to speak directly to a human operator. Meet the K3 + K5. See how these robots aim to define the future of security https://t.co/1h0HoipPl5 #Knightscope [...]