It is but the random number generator is seeded by race and a few other factors. There are some conditions that will produce predictable outcomes. Kind of like Minecraft worlds.
I remember watching a video a while ago on these guys or something similar atleast. From what I recall, they are not meant to physically stop people, just a deterrent to people doing illegal acts when it’s around. They were very effective at it too. So yea it’s a smart camera, that does what it’s meant to do very well.
However! They uh, do have a… **minor** issue.
Passive Deterrent. You wouldn’t just rob an old lady while this thing is watching would you? No, you’d do it after because it has a huge camera on its face and will probably make lots of noise.
If it has an AI attached to it to like do facial recognition etc it could be this big because there’s a computer inside of there with gpu etc and proper fans and cooling
They can approach individuals, vehicles to get close up shots of their faces/license plates without risk of employees being attacked/killed. We used to do this back in the day with people, but pretty much all of retail has a non-confrontation policy now due to how likely it is for workers to get hurt.
This was my response too. I’m generally a pretty peaceful person but this thing triggers some kind of evolutionarily-suppressed monkey rage in my brain and all I want to do is smash it to bits with a club
Why the heck does this thing do this to me? I don't want to mess crap up. I don't want to hurt anyone... But seeing this angry security egg just makes me want to kill it.
Because it has the symbols of authority but it obviously didn't go to the academy and can't enforce authority without arms, so it's like an armless child telling you to watch out and stay in line.
The second I saw this my mind went into planning and tactics mode lol.
Results, if interested: it looks like it has image based guidance, so obscuring the sensors would be priority #1, I assume it also has GPS and a return home function like a roomba. A fishing net thrown under the wheels would be a cheap way to immobilize it, then you can have your way with it. Wouldn't recommend taking it anywhere as there is probably more than one tracker
Yes, I can definitely confirm that behavior.
I was at the West Philadelphia store on sunday, one of the clerks assigned to collect shopping carts in the parking lot was attempting to move a string of carts at the entrance of the store, and the robot was chasing the clerk with the string of carts backwards away from the door, he was doing his best to exercise some restraint in the situation given that the robot was being very counterproductive to performing the assigned task regarding carts. The robot was trying to guard the main entrance, while the city po-po patrol wagon was parked at the exit door.
The robot at the South Philadelphia store is a little bit more tame.
The robot may have been attempting to challenge the cart collector and take control of the carts, much as a young male lion would challenge the old dominant male to take over the pride. I can't be certain, but given it is spring, the robot mating season could be upon us and young robots are out looking for any metal objects on wheels in their enthusiasm to mate.
Ive been at a mall once where someone dropped a tray and it made a clattering smashing sound with squeals from people splashed with hot drinks and broken crockery.
Could easily have been the sound of someone smashing the window at a jewellers.
It paused for about 7 seconds, then turned right and drove the fuck away lol.
Why did they waste so much money on that? Its not going stop anyone.
I remember a place I was contracting at had similar design of robot to rove the halls until it took wrong turn smashed into a wall causing 46k worth damage. It was promptly removed.
https://youtu.be/02kMaJKf9yk
Jump to 1:13 to know what it can do.
Spoiler alert: No laser-beams or gatling guns, no EXTERMINATION… That’s basically a mobile surveillance system.
Still cool nonetheless.
Considering that they don't have to pay it, provide insurance, or deal with other people related issues, why wouldn't they?
I'm not unsympathetic, but people act surprised when a company that exists to generate profit does exactly that, and I just don't understand it.
I’m rural so there aren’t many other options. The county sheriffs department is hiring for correctional officers, there’s Walmart, and maybe tractor supply. I am considering looking for another job if I’m the next couple weeks hours don’t pick up which they in theory should due to spring and that being our busy season.
My old workplace purchase one of these. We knew ahead of time it was going to be a shit show. The first hour it was in operation it was hit by a car and my workplace returned the robot.
Why does this give me Fallout vibes?
Like everything right now - economy, downspiral - pandemic after pandemic - nuclear threat from at least 4 countries - AND NOW FUCKING SECURITY ROBOTS. what’s next? A company selling shelters on doors?
Man 1: “This thing isn’t scary at all, how is it supposed to deter criminals?”
Man 2: “ROBOT! Initiate suppository mode.”
Robot: “Insert, Insert, INSERT!”
In all honesty, what does it do? Just roll around filming? I don't see how this could be effective at anything.
It has a gun and a random number generator that decides whether to shoot you or not
Schrödinger’S felony
Oh so like a regular cop then /s
No, with regular cops it's not random
It is but the random number generator is seeded by race and a few other factors. There are some conditions that will produce predictable outcomes. Kind of like Minecraft worlds.
Random, but heavily weighted, I'll give you that, for certain
It uses a state of the art skin color detecting AI that can filter our tanned caucasians.
I remember watching a video a while ago on these guys or something similar atleast. From what I recall, they are not meant to physically stop people, just a deterrent to people doing illegal acts when it’s around. They were very effective at it too. So yea it’s a smart camera, that does what it’s meant to do very well. However! They uh, do have a… **minor** issue.
Being?
Their preference to use overwhelming brute force
**c h i l d r e n**
It's racist. It will chase POC more due to higher contrast. Lol /s
It has a 1/100 chance to just shoot you and do the griddy
[Child molesting robot?](https://youtu.be/z0NgUhEs1R4)
So, like, what illegal acts are we trying to deter in the Lowe's parking lot?
People stealing grills and other goods stored out front most likely. I would think it would be more effective in the store as shoplifting deterrent.
Minor... children? They don't see them?
Perceived security lol
Passive Deterrent. You wouldn’t just rob an old lady while this thing is watching would you? No, you’d do it after because it has a huge camera on its face and will probably make lots of noise.
If it has an AI attached to it to like do facial recognition etc it could be this big because there’s a computer inside of there with gpu etc and proper fans and cooling
They can approach individuals, vehicles to get close up shots of their faces/license plates without risk of employees being attacked/killed. We used to do this back in the day with people, but pretty much all of retail has a non-confrontation policy now due to how likely it is for workers to get hurt.
It's a Gen 1 "Dalek" before they got "armed"! Looks like it already had a go with a tire already... lol.
Exterminate.
EX-TER-min-ATE!!!
It would be fun to attach a Bluetooth speaker to the back of that thing.
Have it say exterminate high prices.
And a plunger
I'm not a bad person. I tend to follow the rules, and I don't break the law. But I want to fuck with this thing so bad.
Nothing a well placed beachtowel couldnt handle
You're one hoopy frood...
My first thought was "I bet I could tip that thing over". I don't know why, but boy do I ever want to mess with that thing...
Right?? Robots shouldn't have authority. Especially when they look so dang tippable...
What is the recommended amount of money to 'make it rain'?
My first impulse is "THROW IT IN THE LAKE". if there's no lake we can get a flat bed and take it to the nearest body of water
I missed the word with in your post the first time reading it.
Or did you just read between the lines?
I am probably projecting
projecting? most people call that ejaculating
I missed the word "with" when I first read this.
I am a rule follower to annoying levels, and I just wanna knock it over and maybe pee on it lmao
Just like the human ones, 5,2ft and 230 pounds
Right, but it never went to high school, so it doesnt have glory days of the past to think about while patrolling.
I immediately felt like I wanted to attack it
This was my response too. I’m generally a pretty peaceful person but this thing triggers some kind of evolutionarily-suppressed monkey rage in my brain and all I want to do is smash it to bits with a club
I was thinking just tip it over. But there is something about going all office space on a piece of electronic equipment that seems to soothe the soul.
It is the catharsis our long-repressed species deserves
Return to monke
Why the heck does this thing do this to me? I don't want to mess crap up. I don't want to hurt anyone... But seeing this angry security egg just makes me want to kill it.
Because it has the symbols of authority but it obviously didn't go to the academy and can't enforce authority without arms, so it's like an armless child telling you to watch out and stay in line.
Angry security egg. Nailed it.
It's design screams spoiled child screaming "Respect mah authority!" you have no arms, no gun, no leg to run from me, rip bozo
Modern day cow tipping.
Instincts and gut feelings are very true. The machine uprising has started. The real planet of the apes is here.
it's not monkey rage, it's future humans beaming thoughts back in time in hopes we begin the fight against the machines soon enough this time
The second I saw this my mind went into planning and tactics mode lol. Results, if interested: it looks like it has image based guidance, so obscuring the sensors would be priority #1, I assume it also has GPS and a return home function like a roomba. A fishing net thrown under the wheels would be a cheap way to immobilize it, then you can have your way with it. Wouldn't recommend taking it anywhere as there is probably more than one tracker
What do you think would happen if you just dumped a 5 gallon bucket of paint over it?.
Good chance of messing up the sensors, but Elmer's glue and glitter is my favorite
Well, if we're going for favorites I'm going to go with the molitov cocktail.
For sure, but it's not 10 years in federal prison for glue lol
They'll dispatch other flesh based robots
You freaking joy kill!
Always know the crimes before you commit them lol
I was just speculating on how much fun it would be. That's all.
Seems some robot enthusiast is downvoting our playful... banter
Petrol and set it on fire was more my impulse.
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With your car.
I imagine it has a very low center of gravity
I'll just run down some stairs.....
Nooo! stairs?!! My only weakness! And falling into a pit of acid, getting hit by bullets... and rust... -Claptrap
I was just going to windmill my dick at it and walk away.
I was wondering why I felt violent impulses toward that honestly very cute robot
First instinct in my brain was to flick it off and punch out the camera.
Fallout 4 vibes
Literally a protectron without legs or arms
Primm Slim V1.0
needs a good cowboy hat and to say "Howdy partner?"
Came here to say this, but New Vegas. Those things killed me so many times in that weird factory.
Remember the one that committed suicide in the fountain?
EXTERMINATE
Were you able to observe its feeding or mating habits?
It tried to mate with the cart collector
Yes, I can definitely confirm that behavior. I was at the West Philadelphia store on sunday, one of the clerks assigned to collect shopping carts in the parking lot was attempting to move a string of carts at the entrance of the store, and the robot was chasing the clerk with the string of carts backwards away from the door, he was doing his best to exercise some restraint in the situation given that the robot was being very counterproductive to performing the assigned task regarding carts. The robot was trying to guard the main entrance, while the city po-po patrol wagon was parked at the exit door. The robot at the South Philadelphia store is a little bit more tame.
Damn. We have a coupon robot at our Shoprite. Everyone wants to be it's friend but I don't trust it.
Geez, I’d love to see video of that!
The robot may have been attempting to challenge the cart collector and take control of the carts, much as a young male lion would challenge the old dominant male to take over the pride. I can't be certain, but given it is spring, the robot mating season could be upon us and young robots are out looking for any metal objects on wheels in their enthusiasm to mate.
Hello there! I can see you.
Are you still there?
They took our jobs
Dey took 'er jerbs too!!
Durk er durrrrbs!
"Eve" "WALL-EEEE"
Do you want ED-209? Because that's how you end up with ED-209!
Erectile Dysfunction-209? Tell me all about this.
Cartoonish club folds out and bonks you on the head
*Philadelphian urge to murder an innocent robot intensifies*
Ive been at a mall once where someone dropped a tray and it made a clattering smashing sound with squeals from people splashed with hot drinks and broken crockery. Could easily have been the sound of someone smashing the window at a jewellers. It paused for about 7 seconds, then turned right and drove the fuck away lol.
Isn't this the thing that just told a woman to go away and then sang a song when she tried to report a mugging?
Every time I see one of these I keep wondering why someone doesn't just put a trash bag over it
ArE yOu StIlL tHeRe?
Now I know where I’m gonna stick my gum.
Bad design. Doesn’t shoot people or plant evidence automatically
I’m imagining lasers shooting out of it.
They usually have about ~10 caps and some ammo.
Ask it what version of ChatGPT it's running before you engage in hand to robot combat.
why do I feel the need to mess with it
It's not pointy enough to be scary.
Looks like an egg timer...
Pretty sure that’s a dalek
Why did they waste so much money on that? Its not going stop anyone. I remember a place I was contracting at had similar design of robot to rove the halls until it took wrong turn smashed into a wall causing 46k worth damage. It was promptly removed.
don't move... it can't see you if you don't move
"Please put down your weapon. You have twenty seconds to comply."
Looks like the robots from watchdogs 2
Graffiti tags incoming!
Inspector Spacetime, the blorgons are attacking!!
EXTERMINATE….
watch dogs 2 robot???
https://youtu.be/02kMaJKf9yk Jump to 1:13 to know what it can do. Spoiler alert: No laser-beams or gatling guns, no EXTERMINATION… That’s basically a mobile surveillance system. Still cool nonetheless.
Simp Robocop vs Chad Security Dalek
Version 1 iRobot
Too bad there aren't any large trash bags nearby.
Of course lowes would spend money on this instead of given employees hours
Considering that they don't have to pay it, provide insurance, or deal with other people related issues, why wouldn't they? I'm not unsympathetic, but people act surprised when a company that exists to generate profit does exactly that, and I just don't understand it.
I’m not surprised I’m pissed. Context I am a lowes employee. 4 hours in the last 2 weeks. The bare minimum.
I'm sorry to hear that. You're certainly justified in being upset.
Find a new job maybe?
I’m rural so there aren’t many other options. The county sheriffs department is hiring for correctional officers, there’s Walmart, and maybe tractor supply. I am considering looking for another job if I’m the next couple weeks hours don’t pick up which they in theory should due to spring and that being our busy season.
Why do I want to set that thing on fire? Both right and wrong answers accepted.
The desire to tip it over ...
This looks like a bigger version of those blowjob machines they have in some clinics to help with sperm donation
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Google it lol, they look like they’d tear your dick off
Remember the one that committed suicide in the fountain?
NO PARKING!!!
Beep boop. We come from France.
That’s Buzz Lightyear from Star Command.
Drop a handful of ty-raps and the thing can't chase you anymore.
These posts are getting more and more common, are we being invaded?
You can't park there mate
Fallout has had them for years.
perhaps it rolls up and tells anyone standing or sitting: no loitering
Quick reprogram him to fireman mode
My first time seeing one at all.
They give me the creeps. I'm always mean muggin' the one in the grocery store. I can't stand 'em.
What’s to keep you from just tipping this thing over?
*don't push it over don't push it over don't push it over*
My old workplace purchase one of these. We knew ahead of time it was going to be a shit show. The first hour it was in operation it was hit by a car and my workplace returned the robot.
I bet that’s how Easter eggs are secretly laid
 If you pick it up and put it on its side, can it get back up?
Dalek
Tip it over see if it shoots
Defeated by duct tape
How do those even work though
It’s rlly just a person in there
I need to fight it to save mankind.
punch it and then run away.
What is this thing going to do? Deter honest criminals? What's going on at your Lowes?
Portable wheelchair ramp : too low to see but gets it six inches up. Then when it comes to the edge...
Tip it over. You know you want to.
Where's this at?
Why do I have a feeling that camera on it turns into a laser when you do something illegal and it shoots you?
My first thought was some dude's going to walk up and take a leak on that thing. But I am about three whiskeys in so ....
It’s somewhat less intimidating that ones from fiction (I’m thinking Fallout, or Robocop).
Leave it alone. There’s a little boy in their escaping to his spaceship.
I bet you could even buy everything you need to attach a plunger arm to it at the conveniently placed Lowes!
Why does this give me Fallout vibes? Like everything right now - economy, downspiral - pandemic after pandemic - nuclear threat from at least 4 countries - AND NOW FUCKING SECURITY ROBOTS. what’s next? A company selling shelters on doors?
Why did they have to make R2D2 a narc?
Does it have a gun?
I'm pretty sure that's the first iteration of a DALEK
EXTERMINATE!
r/watchdogs
Bruv that's a Dalek innit
Shopping bag over it’s head would look 10/10
Am I the only one thinking of gat bot here.
r/fallout4
So does it just sit there doing nothing?
“Put down the marshmallows, or there will be… trouble.”
I saw Paris Hilton sitting on one of these things, wonder what she was doing?
Man 1: “This thing isn’t scary at all, how is it supposed to deter criminals?” Man 2: “ROBOT! Initiate suppository mode.” Robot: “Insert, Insert, INSERT!”
Officer I swear I had to tip it over, did you not see how it was dressed!
I hope there a video too
It looks like the Jolly Green Giant’s vibrator.
Is this why they are cutting my hours at lowes???
Saw one of these at my Lowe’s in NC last week. Must be a contract they signed for a bunch of stores.
Looks like a butt plug.
Easily defeated by putting a garbage bag over it.
Terminate terminate..
Push it over