The mural and surrounding area will be guarded by “Rob,” the city’s first autonomous security robot that looks reminiscent of R2D2 from “Star Wars.” Rob will provide 24/7 surveillance of ...

Nicknamed Rob, the robot is equipped with cameras to provide continuous video surveillance, speakers and a two-way intercom to allow security officers inside the building to speak with people outside.

PORTLAND, Ore. — There is now a security guard robot patrolling theU.S. Bancorp Tower in downtown Portland. Unico officials say "Rob," the5-foot-5-inch, 420-pound Autonomous Security Robot (ASR ...