Guardian Drones

Robots are pervasive in today’s society. From the digital assistants on your phone and PC, to automated factories, robots make our lives safer and more productive. More recently, robots’ aerial siblings are replacing satellite and traditional aerial observation platforms, and companies are pushing to allow drones for wider commercial applications. Guardian Drones is a system designed to increase university campus safety by augmenting a campus’s existing emergency response team with fast autonomous agents. Our system employs a cloud-driven architecture to bring security directly to the students - literally. Using their personal smart device, students can request to be escorted through campus by a drone, with an optional spotlight that provides comfort for the student, and that establishes a live video link for ASU PD to monitor the situation.