Artificial Intelligence Technology Solutions, Inc. (USOTC:AITX) announced that its wholly owned subsidiary, Robotic Assistance Devices (RAD), is preparing to deploy a ROAMEO autonomous security robot at a corrections facility for a 30-day proof-of-concept evaluation.
The trial will assess the robot’s ability to conduct autonomous perimeter patrols, reduce reliance on security patrol vehicles and support existing correctional officers. According to the company, a successful evaluation could lead to the deployment of several dozen ROAMEO units.
The planned deployment follows several months of discussions and preparation with the corrections facility operator, whose identity was not disclosed.
ROAMEO to Undergo Perimeter Security Evaluation
During the trial, ROAMEO will be evaluated for its ability to patrol facility grounds and perimeter fencing without continuous human operation.
The robot uses cameras and artificial intelligence-based analytics to identify potentially suspicious activity, including possible attempts to deliver contraband into correctional facilities.
ROAMEO also incorporates RAD’s Speaking Autonomous Responsive Agent (SARA), which enables verbal interactions with individuals and the delivery of automated warnings.
The system can transmit real-time alerts to security personnel and move toward areas requiring additional observation, providing staff with visual information to support their response.
RAD said the technology is intended to supplement existing security operations by handling routine patrol activities while allowing officers to concentrate on assignments requiring direct human involvement.
Company Targets Staffing and Patrol Costs
The evaluation will examine whether autonomous patrols can reduce the operational demands associated with conventional security vehicles and routine perimeter monitoring.
Corrections facilities face staffing requirements, overtime expenditure and security risks associated with contraband entering restricted areas.
AITX cited a January 2026 Congressional Research Service report indicating that the federal Bureau of Prisons spent $387.2 million on overtime during fiscal 2025.
The report also identified staffing shortages and extended working hours as factors affecting correctional operations.
RAD Chief Security Officer and Chief Revenue Officer Troy McCanna, a former FBI special agent, said autonomous security systems could help facilities allocate personnel more efficiently.
“After 30 years in law enforcement, including my time at the FBI, I know how hard it is to maintain security when staffing runs thin,” McCanna said.
“I believe ROAMEO can make a real difference in corrections by extending the reach of the officers already on duty. Autonomous perimeter patrols can give corrections leaders more flexibility to assign highly trained officers where their judgment and experience matter most.”
Successful Trial Could Lead to Additional Robot Deployments
AITX said discussions with the corrections operator indicate that a successful proof of concept could result in an order involving several dozen ROAMEO units.
However, the company has not announced a confirmed purchase order or binding deployment commitment beyond the planned evaluation.
The timing of the trial, the facility’s location and the potential financial value of any subsequent deployment were not disclosed.
McCanna said RAD had spent several months preparing for the evaluation and intended to demonstrate how autonomous systems could support perimeter security operations.
“We have spent months preparing for this evaluation and have high expectations for what ROAMEO can demonstrate,” he said.
“We want this operator, and others facing the same pressures, to see a practical path to stronger perimeter security and a more effective use of their personnel and budgets.”
The company is also seeking discussions with other corrections operators, enterprise security providers and distribution partners regarding potential ROAMEO deployments.
AITX Expands Autonomous Security Applications
AITX develops AI-enabled security and automation systems through its subsidiaries, including Robotic Assistance Devices.
Its product portfolio includes stationary and mobile autonomous security solutions designed for enterprise, government, transportation, healthcare and critical infrastructure environments.
RAD operates through a Solutions-as-a-Service model and states that its technologies are designed to reduce certain security and monitoring costs by between 35% and 80% compared with traditional staffed arrangements. These are company-stated estimates rather than verified savings from the planned corrections trial.
The company’s systems are designed to integrate with existing security management platforms, including Immix remote monitoring software.
AITX has also completed a SOC 2 Type 2 examination covering specified security controls and operational systems.
The upcoming ROAMEO evaluation represents a potential expansion of RAD’s autonomous security technology into correctional facility perimeter operations.
Any larger deployment will depend on the results of the 30-day trial and subsequent commercial decisions by the facility operator.