Studio Production Draws from Live Autonomous Systems to Ground Its AI Driven Storyline
Detroit, Michigan, February 10, 2026 — Artificial Intelligence Technology Solutions, Inc. (the “Company”) (OTCID:AITX), a global leader in AI-driven security and productivity solutions, along with its wholly owned subsidiary, Robotic Assistance Devices, Inc. (RAD), today announced that RAD autonomous security solutions were included in the recently released science fiction thriller Mercy, which opened in theaters nationwide on January 23, 2026, reflecting the production team’s selection of real deployed security technology to support the film’s portrayal of AI influenced justice and law enforcement.
“Mercy explores a future where security decisions are no longer hypothetical and neither is the technology behind them,” said Steve Reinharz, CEO/CTO and founder of AITX and RAD. “What makes this meaningful is that the film did not rely on imagined systems. RAD solutions are already operating autonomously in live environments today, making them a natural fit for a story centered on AI driven judgment, accountability, and real consequences.”
Set in a near future Los Angeles grappling with rising crime and the introduction of accelerated AI driven justice, Mercy presents a world where technology is embedded directly into frontline security and law enforcement decision making. Within that context, RAD autonomous security solutions align naturally with the film’s emphasis on realism. For the production, RAD provided one RIO™ 360, one ROSA™, and two RADDOG™ LE2 units, representing persistent, autonomous security systems designed to operate independently across complex, real world urban environments. Rather than relying on fictional devices, the production team selected commercially deployed RAD platforms to ground the narrative in capabilities that already exist and are in active use today.
“While we were in several scenes the final cut severely limited exposure of our devices, which is the director’s artistic choice. What this reinforces for us is that film, television, and streaming productions are actively seeking out real autonomous security technology, not props or concepts,” added Reinharz. “RAD devices represent how security actually operates in the real world and where it is heading. They perform authentically on camera because they are authentic systems, and they bring a visual presence that naturally fits modern and future facing environments where security must be visible, credible, and trusted.”
RAD invites security professionals and channel partners to experience its full portfolio of autonomous security solutions at ISC West 2026. Attendees will have the opportunity to see live demonstrations, speak directly with RAD leadership and product experts, and learn how autonomous security deployments are being proven, expanded, and scaled across real world environments. Meetings may be scheduled in advance or arranged onsite throughout the show.

