Ring Launches Home Security Drone and Enterprise Patrol Robot

At a glance

Amazon-owned Ring has set up a robotics division and unveiled two devices: a home security drone and a business patrol robot. The drone flies between rooms to check on the house, while the robot follows set routes through offices or stores.

Key points

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   The Ring Drone Cam flies from room to room to inspect a home and alerts the owner when there is trouble.

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   It connects to Ring alarms, so it can fly to the spot where an alarm goes off and investigate.

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   The drone records 2K video and uses LED lights to film in low light.

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   The Ring Rover Cam streams continuous 4K video and starts recording automatically when it detects a person.

Why it matters

It suggests that robots watching over homes and shops are getting closer to everyday use. Ring's cameras have long faced privacy criticism, so these devices are likely to draw similar complaints.