Jim McGee

The PackBot performs bomb disposal for troops and first responders. The company iRobot recently sold 30 units to Brazilian authorities to prepare for the upcoming World Cup and Summer Olympics.

Robots on patrol are keeping sports fans safer

Environment

One line of defense that can be used at large sporting events to keep fans safer: high-tech robots. One line of defense that can be used at large sporting events to keep fans safer: high-tech robots.

Russian police check a driver's documents in Sochi December 30, 2013. The International Olympic Committee has no doubt Russian authorities will be able to provide security at the Winter Olympics, a spokeswoman said on Monday after two bomb blasts killed t

What will it take to secure the Winter Olympics in Sochi?

Conflict & Justice

Brazil ratcheting up security as preparations for World Cup, Olympics continue

Should Brazil Be Concerned About Terrorism at the Olympics, World Cup?