Downtown St. Louis has new security device that is watching you; heres how it works [Video]

ST. LOUIS — A new security device is up and running in downtown St. Louis aiming to make the area cleaner and safer.

On Thursday, the unique device was installed near the Convention Center on Washington Avenue as one organization is thinking outside of the box, tackling certain problems with technology.

A company called Robotic Assistance Devices created a system called ROSA, which stands for responsive observation security apparatus. It has two cameras, a microphone and a big screen with 180 degree field of view.

ROSA is AI-driven to include human and car detection and license plate recognition. It can also display digital signage and share audio messages, as well. It is meant to curb high nuisance activity, including loitering and panhandling.

The CEO Steven Reinharz said during the day, ROSA will share positive messages. 

“At night time, we could be issuing verbal and visual instructions …