26 Jun 2023

Huffmaster Management (Huffmaster), the provider of strike services, industrial staffing, travel, healthcare staffing, security services, and more for Fortune 500 and mid-size companies, announces a strategic partnership with Robotic Assistance Devices (RAD), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Artificial Intelligence Technology Solutions, Inc. (AITX).

The partnership will combine RAD’s groundbreaking artificial intelligence-driven technologies to strengthen Huffmaster’s hybrid security offerings of trained security personnel and virtual surveillance devices.

Hybrid security offerings

RAD is a pioneer specialising in AI-based analytics as well as stationary and mobile robotic solutions that deliver considerable cost savings. All RAD technologies are developed in-house and primarily serve security solutions across various industries and vertical markets. Through this partnership, Huffmaster will resell RAD's innovative products, including:

  • ROAMEO™ - Rugged Observation Assistance Mobile Electronic Officer
  • AVA™ - Autonomous Verified Access
  • ROSA™ - Responsive Observation Security Agent
  • RIO™ - ROSA Independent Observatory
  • RADDOG™ 2LE - Purpose-Built Robot Dog For Law Enforcement

The hybrid security model has since saved organisations significant capital

These products will enhance Huffmaster's hybrid security model, which ingeniously combines human acumen with technological prowess. Initially conceptualised in response to September 11, 2001, the hybrid security model has since saved organisations significant capital. The incorporation of RAD's robotic security solutions will further fortify and bolster the capabilities of Huffmaster’s hybrid security model.

Robotic security solutions

In the current economic landscape, reshaped by the 2020 pandemic, companies have been grappling with the need to reduce on-site headcount and work remotely, leaving properties and campuses susceptible to illicit activity,” said Ryan Okerstrom, Vice President of Operations, Protective Service Group, Huffmaster, adding “RAD’s solutions perfectly align with Huffmaster’s vision of providing cost-effective security solutions that enhance human surveillance with uncompromising virtual security support.”

The combined strength of Huffmaster’s trained security personnel and RAD’s robotic solutions is a synergy unparalleled in the industry,” said Mark Folmer, CPP, PSP, FSyI, President of RAD, adding “With RAD's innovative solutions, organisations can achieve much more with less, leveraging the power of automation and artificial intelligence to help drive operational efficiency and maximise productivity.”