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Amazon-owned Ring reveals autonomous patrol robots for homes and workplaces
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Ring has formed a new Ring Robotics unit and unveiled two automated devices intended to patrol properties. The Ring Rover Cam, a rolling security robot aimed at businesses, goes on sale on December 16 for $1,000. It will be followed on January 27 by the Ring Drone Cam, a $270 flying indoor security camera designed to monitor homes from room to room while owners are away. [7][6]
Both devices run on Ring's proprietary AI Pilot system, which the company says uses vision models, sensors, and cloud processing to map layouts autonomously. The Drone Cam records in 2K, uses LED lights for low-light observation, and rests in a dock between scheduled patrols or alarm triggers. For business settings, the Rover Cam rolls on two large wheels to handle uneven terrain, streaming continuous 4K video to mobile devices, offering two-way audio, and raising a periscope camera to inspect obstacles. Ring claims recordings are secured with Throw Away the Key Encryption. [7][6]
The hardware expands Amazon's presence in automated patrol systems after the retail giant discontinued its Astro robot, which Ring credits as inspiration for the Rover Cam. The move also revives scrutiny around Ring's surveillance footprint, though the company contends privacy protections are integrated directly into both machines. [7][6]
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