Stacy Stephens, Co-Founder of Knightscope, on Using AI to Boost Hospital Security

Crimes in hospitals and healthcare facilities are a big problem that often goes unaddressed. Notably, aggravated assaults constitute 78% of violent crimes in U.S. hospitals, and 83% of assault victims are hospital employees.

Fortunately, artificial intelligence (AI) is here to help. Autonomous security robots (ASRs) are boosting surveillance and communication for human security. With 65% of hospitals facing difficulty in maintaining a full, qualified security staff, ASRs leveraging advanced technology like self-driving, AI, robotics, cloud software, and electric power perform various tasks related to security and surveillance in controlled environments such as hospitals.

DocWire News spoke with Stacy Dean Stephens, Co-Founder, EVP and Chief Client Officer at Knightscope, a company that utilizes AI and specifically ASRs to enhance public safety, and aims to improve security at health care facilities.