New Sentry Robots, developed by DEKA Research and Development Corporation, are now patrolling the Cobb County Jail to enhance security.

Standing about six feet tall, these robots are equipped with cameras, microphones, and heat sensors, allowing them to detect contraband, medical emergencies, and violence.

Sheriff Craig Owens announced that for the next 90 days, three robots will monitor the facility, while a human operator will oversee their activities, Atlanta News First has reported.

The pilot program is cost-free, and the sheriff’s office will only consider purchasing the robots if they prove effective in improving safety and operations.

Written by B.C. Begley