The Brief. Atlanta's Old Fourth Ward neighborhood has introduced "Sparky," an autonomous security robot developed by Knightscope, to patrol its apartment complexes in an effort to reduce crime.

ONAWA, Iowa — Old "Sparky" is ready for retirement. The Onawa Volunteer Fire Department's Sparky -- a miniature red firetruck with a mechanical Sparky the Fire Dog in the driver's seat -- has ...

While some residents praise Sparky, others raise concerns. "I think it's amazing, but in a way, it kind of makes people lose their job because there's no need for a real security," said Michael ...