AITX’s subsidiary Robotic Assistance Devices introduce RIO, a portable solar-powered security solution

Artificial Intelligence Technology Solutions, Inc., announced that its wholly owned subsidiary, Robotic Assistance Devices, Inc. (RAD) introduced RIO, a portable, solar-powered security solution.

RIO is the company’s first product announced for a wider market sector, positioning RAD solutions outside of the traditional manned-guarding security industry.

RIO (ROSA Independent Observatory)

RIO (ROSA Independent Observatory) continues the productisation of RAD’s best-selling, multiple award-winning security robot known as ROSA. RIO consists of a single ROSA 3.1 unit mounted atop a solar-powered portable trailer, with the option of adding a second ROSA unit.

The company has been conducting a pre-order program for RIO through its dealer channel to select end-users. This pre-order programme will run through mid-September and RAD expects to report pre-order activity in the coming weeks.

RAD technology

RIO is poised to be a game-changer at big-box retailers, construction sites, hospital campuses, entertainment venues"

“RIO is possibly our most exciting product announcement to date,” said Steve Reinharz, CEO of AITX and RAD, adding “Over the years, and at the cost of millions of dollars in R&D and engineering, RAD has developed a wealth of proprietary technology."

He continues, "That RAD technology is now being directed into new markets, which until today have been settling for legacy solutions from a multitude of suppliers, who’ve pieced together commodity components, delivering poor performance and even weaker returns on investment. RIO is poised to be a game-changer at big-box retailers, construction sites, hospital campuses, entertainment venues, and so many more vertical markets,” Reinharz added.

Portability and round-the-clock performance

RIO has been designed with portability and round-the-clock performance in mind. At its base stands a ruggedised portable trailer positioning the unit’s two solar panels and housing the device’s high-performance batteries and control systems.

RIO’s retractable mast extends nearly 20’ where a single ROSA is mounted providing an ideally positioned 180° field of view. A ROSA-Expander unit can also achieve a 360° field of view.

Higher-margin, higher-volume solution

“The RAD dealer channel is excited about RIO,” said Mark Folmer, President at RAD, adding “RIO gives RAD dealers a lower-cost, higher-margin, higher-volume solution to offer their clients. We privately introduced RIO to our network of dealers and have received overwhelming interest, plus we’re actively booking pre-orders."

Solar-powered security

We expect the security industry’s response to be even greater when we officially present RIO at GSX in two weeks"

Mark Folmer said, "We expect the security industry’s response to be even greater when we officially present RIO at GSX in two weeks.” RAD will be exhibiting in booth #1650 at GSX in Atlanta at the Georgia World Congress Center, September 12th through 14th.

“If RIO captures just a modest market share of the existing and large solar-powered security trailer business, it could swiftly propel RAD’s recurring monthly revenue numbers to yet another new orbit. RIO is the solution that can get us there,” Reinharz concluded.

RIO monitoring options

RAD offers several RIO monitoring options, including the monitoring services provided by RAD dealers, third-party remote monitoring service providers, and RAD’s exclusive RADSoC cloud-based application, with desktop and mobile monitoring options.

Like all other RAD security robot solutions, RIO is cellular optimised for robust, near Wi-Fi quality connectivity, with cellular service included with the device’s subscription service. Pricing has not been announced, for more information on RIO. 

Portable, security, and communication solution

ROSA is a multiple award-winning, compact, self-contained, portable, security and communication solution that can be deployed in about 15 minutes. Like other RAD solutions, it includes all necessary communications hardware.

AI-driven security

ROSA has helped eliminate instances of theft, trespassing, and loitering at car rental locations and construction sites

ROSA’s AI-driven security analytics include human, firearm, and vehicle detection, license plate recognition, responsive digital signage and audio messaging, and complete integration with RAD’s software suite notification and autonomous response library.

Two-way communication is optimised for cellular, including live video from ROSA’s dual high-resolution, full-colour, always-on cameras. RAD has published two case studies detailing how ROSA has helped eliminate theft, trespassing, and loitering at car rental locations and construction sites across the country.

Robotics and artificial intelligence-based solutions

Robotic Assistance Devices (RAD) is a high-tech start-up that delivers robotics and artificial intelligence-based solutions that empower organisations to gain insight, solve complex security challenges, and fuel new business ideas at reduced costs.

RAD developed its advanced security robot technology from the ground up including circuit board design, and base code development. This allows RAD to have complete control over all design elements, performance, quality, and the user’s experience of all security robots whether SCOT, ROSA, Wally, Wally HSO, AVA, ROAMEO, CASSIE, RIO, or RAD Light My Way.