Ring robots ready to patrol paranoids’ pads
Amazon calls its home security drone and business patrol bot 'proactive protection'
Amazon's Ring Robotics, unveiled on Tuesday, introduces two new products: a drone and a wheeled robot, designed for indoor and after-hours business security patrols. Founder Jamie Siminoff claims customers desire these autonomous protection solutions, as stationary cameras lack comprehensive coverage. The Ring Drone Cam, equipped with a 148-degree FOV and 2K camera featuring LED illumination, patrols pre-programmed routes and responds to connected alarm systems.
The Ring Rover Cam, targeted at businesses, features a telescoping camera mast, 360-degree scans, and a siren, lighting, and two-way audio. Both robots utilize Amazon's AI Pilot system for autonomous navigation and room identification. Despite privacy concerns voiced by the FTC and Amazon's past controversies, Amazon claims to employ "Throw Away the Key Encryption" to safeguard recordings, deleting keys after use.
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