Born and raised in Clayton County, St. Louis has been an engineer since the age of seven when he began learning robotics. However, it was his brother’s dream of becoming a police officer that inspired the Patrol Buddy Go. St. Louis set out to develop a solution that would change law enforcement technology and help people like his brother do their jobs better.
“Traditional dash cameras are meant for the vehicle and can only capture so much when it comes to very important situations for officers,” St. Louis said. “Officers need more visibility and access to controls outside of the car.”
The result is a 360-degree high-resolution camera designed to sit atop an officer’s patrol car and record everything the vehicle encounters. What sets Patrol Buddy Go apart from similar technology is its intuitive user interface, which allows officers to seamlessly control the camera from within their patrol cars, significantly improving their safety and operational efficiency. Additionally, when an officer leaves the vehicle, the camera automatically tracks their movements, providing an unobstructed view of their surroundings and adding an extra layer of security.
Generalized Robotics has signed an agreement with the Clayton County Police Department and plans to begin installing cameras on five vehicles in January as part of a pilot program. The company has worked closely on the project with Lieutenant Joshua Carr, who has provided “ground-zero input and access to officers who are out in the field,” St. Louis said.
St. Louis recently demonstrated Patrol Buddy Go to members of the Atlanta business community at an entrepreneurship showcase held at Fifth Third Stadium. Hosted by Kennesaw State’s Robin and Doug Shore Entrepreneurship and Innovation Center, the event highlighted 13 student- and alumni-launched ventures supported by the Center. Some of the other featured businesses included virtual reality video game developers, designers of an artificial…
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