Ring launches security drone and patrol robot
TechCrunch: Ring, known for its doorbell cameras, launches a home security drone and an enterprise security robot
Amazon-owned Ring is pushing into robotics with the launch of a home security drone and a rolling robot designed to patrol and protect businesses.
Part of a story that several outlets report: Ring launches AI-powered flying drone camera for homes
Ring, an Amazon-owned home security company, has launched a robotics division with two new devices: an indoor flying security camera for homes and a roving security robot for businesses. The home drone can patrol rooms and investigate when alarms trigger, while the enterprise robot patrols on set routes and streams 4K video with two-way audio capabilities, both powered by an AI system called AI Pilot. Privacy concerns have historically surrounded Ring due to its cameras being accessed by police departments, and similar concerns are likely to arise with these new robotic devices, though Ring says they include encryption protections. This launch follows Amazon's previous attempt at a home security robot called Astro, which was discontinued after failing to gain traction as a small business product.
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