In the heart of Austin, a new kind of sentinel is keeping watch over select areas. These are the Daxbot robots, standing at a modest three feet tall, and they have become a part of Austin’s security landscape over the past year.

Deployed through a partnership between CTX Patrol Services and the robotics company Daxbot, these surveillance robots were introduced to bolster security measures throughout the city. Michael Fallon, CEO of CTX Patrol Services, explained their purpose: “They’re designed to deter mischief. When people see them, they tend to think twice about their actions. However, they’re not just there to intimidate—they’re meant to de-escalate situations and provide a friendly presence that helps things run more smoothly.”