ARGUS robot integrates cyber and physical security to detect intruders

Researchers unveiled ARGUS, a robotic security system that integrates cyber intrusion detection with physical patrols to counter hybrid threats. ARGUS simultaneously monitors digital and physical environments, correlating suspicious individuals with network activity like port scans, offering a unified approach to security challenges in complex locations. The robot utilizes multiple sensors and local data processing, demonstrating high accuracy in tests for facial and weapon detection, with potential applications in enhancing security for hospitals, airports, and campuses.