Mechatronics in the Advancement of Transportation Security

The international community has been very sensitive about security since 2001. Governments throw money at the problem, yet a solution has not been found in which civilians feel at ease. While was brainstormed with public safety, public acceptance and efficiency in mind. Guard dogs, officers and military personnel can be found throughout the world guarding airports and other forms of mass transportation locations. But as previously mentioned, even with all of these resources, narcotics and explosives still manage to elude authorities. An autonomous robot with good public relations will provide security without a martial presence. Special sensors can work as a canine does; the sensors constantly take in air samples to find out if any specific explosive chemicals are in the area. This tactic is used by American soldiers in Iraq, but has yet to be properly introduced civilian applications. The idea would be to draw people closer, so the efficiency of the sensor would increase greatly. Also with several ultrasonic sensors, the robot will be able to move through a crowd without injuring or causing a disturbance