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600-pound AI robot reduces crime in shopping center

A 5-foot-tall, 600-pound security robot named Marshall is making waves at Kansas City's Brywood Center, reducing crime by about 50 percent. Built on the frame of a smart car, Marshall is equipped with cameras in all directions and records 24 hours a day. It is the only device of its kind near Kansas City and can read license plates and even recognize people walking by. Although Marshall doesn't carry weapons, he has successfully helped apprehend criminals. “Marshall was able to provide the IP address and license plate of the getaway car,” said Amanda Bellemere, the property manager. “The first thing I said was, 'No, that's not going to work.'” Jalyn Lewis, a shopper, feels safer with Marshall, especially when he leaves the gym late at night. “I feel safer with it. Definitely when I leave the gym late at night.” Despite initial unease, shoppers have warmed to the idea of ​​Marshall. “This area has always had a bad reputation,” said one buyer. Bellemere believes the days of high crime are over and hopes Brywood Centre will become a destination, especially for tailgaters heading to games or the World Cup.

KANSAS CITY, Missouri —

A 5-foot-tall, 600-pound security robot named Marshall is causing a stir at the Brywood Center in Kansas City by reducing crime by about 50 percent.

Marshall is built on a smart car frame and equipped with cameras in all directions that record 24/7. It is the only device of its kind near Kansas City and can read license plates and even recognize people walking by.

Although he did not carry weapons, Marshall successfully helped in the capture of criminals.

“Marshall was able to provide the IP address and license plate number of the getaway car,” said Amanda Bellemere, the property manager. “The first thing I said was, 'No, that's not going to work.'”

Jalyn Lewis, a shopper, feels safer in Marshall's presence, especially when he leaves the gym late at night.

“It makes me feel safer. Especially when I come home from the gym late at night.”

Despite initial unease, buyers have warmed to Marshall's idea.

“This area has always had a bad reputation,” said one buyer.

Bellemere believes the days of high crime rates are over and hopes Brywood Centre will become a popular destination, especially for partygoers on their way to games or the World Cup.

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