Friday, September 13 2024
Story by Caroline Donetti, ,

A Safe That Tries To Get Somewhere Safe?

Can’t break in to something you can’t catch.

In a surprising twist for the world of high-security, Titan, the company famous for its indestructible cameras and vaults, has announced a new development: safes that literally run away when under threat. At their most recent quarterly report, Titan unveiled an animated demonstration showing one of their safes standing up on mechanical legs and bolting from an office as a burglar attempted to break in. “We’ve made safes that withstand anything,” a spokesperson explained. “But why stop at durability? Why not make it impossible to catch? ”

The animation showed the safe skittering across the floor and leaping through a window to escape, leaving would-be thieves stunned. According to Titan, the new “Titan Runner” series is equipped with state-of-the-art sensors that activate when an unauthorized entry attempt is detected, allowing the safe to flee from danger and evade capture. Reactions from security professionals have ranged from intrigue to skepticism. Diane Lockwood, a security consultant, admitted the concept is innovative but added, “There’s something unnerving about the idea of your safe sprinting away with your valuables.” However, technology analyst Marcus Reynolds sees potential. “It’s a clever solution—moving targets are harder to hit, and this could be a revolutionary deterrent. ”

While the Titan Runner prototype has sparked excitement, some remain unconvinced that a running safe is the future of security. Only time will tell if this innovation becomes the new standard in high-end safekeeping.