Amazon's Ring Unveils Flying Drone and Robot To Patrol Homes and Businesses
An anonymous reader quotes a report from CNBC: Amazon's Ring is going deeper into surveillance with an indoor drone for home monitoring and an autonomous robot designed to patrol businesses. The company on Tuesday unveiled the $250 Ring Drone Cam, a security camera that can fly from room to room, including upstairs, as well as capture footage during the day or at night. When an alarm or sensor on…
Amazon's Ring division has expanded its surveillance offerings with the introduction of two new products: an indoor drone and an autonomous robot. The $250 Ring Drone Cam is a security camera capable of flying between rooms, including upstairs, and capturing footage both day and night. Upon detecting an alarm or sensor on windows, doors, or other home security devices, the drone follows a pre-set route to investigate potential threats.
Users have the option to manually deploy the drone as needed. Additionally, Amazon has repurposed the Astro home robot, which previously saw limited use as a business device, for commercial use in the form of the $1,000 Ring Rover Cam. This device adapts the Astro's design, featuring a display mounted on a two-wheeled base with an extended periscope camera.
Like the Astro, the Ring Rover Cam includes a built-in siren, two-way audio, and a light tower that illuminates the ceiling to assist users in tracking its location. The Ring Drone Cam will be available in the U.S. on January 27, while the Ring Rover Cam will commence shipping to customers on December 16.
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