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MILITARY EQUIPMENT USE REPORT 2023 <br /> <br /> <br />Robots <br />Equipment Name: Robotex Avatar III Robot <br />Quan/ty Owned/Sought: 1 owned Lifespan: 10 years <br />Equipment Capabili/es: A remotely operated, non-weaponized robot which can enter a dangerous <br />area and relay video surveillance to the operator. It is equipped with two-way audio to facilitate <br />communica'on. <br />Manufacturer Product Descrip/on: The AVATAR® enhances the capabili'es of SWAT and tac'cal <br />response teams by allowing them to inspect dangerous situa'ons quickly and safely, there is no longer <br />a need to send personnel in before you’ve had a chance to assess the situa'on. <br />The AVATAR® saves lives by keeping first responders out of harm’s way, and it does so at a frac'on of <br />the price of other robots. The AVATAR® Robots are regarded by tac'cal teams as a standard <br />opera'onal tool, like a firearm, vehicle, or piece of body armor. <br />Purpose/Authorized Uses: The Avatar robot is authorized for use during interior or exterior searches <br />deemed to be elevated in risk. <br />The Chief of Police may authorize use at community events and city-sponsored events. <br />Fiscal Impacts: The Avatar robot was purchased in 2012 for $24,000. It occasionally requires <br />maintenance by the manufacturer but has no recurring cost to operate. <br />Annual Maintenance: None <br />Personnel Cost: Approximately $7,000. This cost reflects a year of required training for personnel <br />assigned to the SWAT Team. <br />Legal/Procedural Rules Governing Use: There are no legal rules specific to use of the robot. Robots <br />are only authorized to be used during lawful searches. They are generally used by trained members of <br />the SWAT team and at the direc'on of a commander or supervisor. <br />Training Required: No training is necessarily required for opera'ng the robot, however generally only <br />officers who have received familiariza'on training will operate it. <br />Other Notes: None. <br />07