"We're hoping it will become the basis of another one of our technologies, going from indefensible to indispensable as quickly as possible," said Dean Kamen, Founder and CEO of DEKA.

Sheriff Owens says the robots will help keep his deputies and inmates safe while also reducing human error. He says his goal with testing this tech is to move into the future and the best part is that it's not costing them any money right nOW.

"Here's a good thing, robots don't call out sick, they don't take vacations," he said. "All they need to do is be charged."

The pilot program will last 90 days.