Huffmaster Management, a provider of security services for Fortune 500 and mid-size companies, has announced a strategic partnership with Robotic Assistance Devices (RAD), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Artificial Intelligence Technology Solutions, Inc. (AITX).

According to the companies, the partnership will combine RAD’s AI-driven technologies to strengthen the other’s hybrid security offerings of trained security personnel and virtual surveillance devices.

RAD specializes in AI-based analytics as well as stationary and mobile robotic solutions. Through this partnership, Huffmaster will resell RAD’s innovative products, including:

• ROAMEO – Rugged Observation Assistance Mobile Electronic Officer
• AVA – Autonomous Verified Access
• ROSA – Responsive Observation Security Agent
• RIO – ROSA Independent Observatory
• RADDOG 2LE – Purpose-Built Robot Dog For Law Enforcement

Cost-effective security

“In the current economic landscape, reshaped by the 2020 pandemic, companies have been grappling with the need to reduce on-site headcount and work remotely, leaving properties and campuses susceptible to illicit activity,” said Ryan Okerstrom, Vice President of Operations, Protective Service Group, Huffmaster.

“RAD’s solutions perfectly align with Huffmaster’s vision of providing cost-effective security solutions that enhance human surveillance with uncompromising virtual security support.”

“The combined strength of Huffmaster’s trained security personnel and RAD’s robotic solutions is a synergy unparalleled in the industry,” said Mark Folmer, CPP, PSP, FSyI, President of RAD.

“With RAD’s innovative solutions, organizations can achieve much more with less, leveraging the power of automation and artificial intelligence to help drive operational efficiency and maximize productivity.”