indoor security drone

Ring, the Amazon-owned home security company, has unveiled its robotics division, set to bring automated security solutions to both homes and businesses. The company announced two new devices on Tuesday, one of which is a flying indoor security camera for homes and another for office spaces.

The flying indoor security camera, or Ring Drone Cam, is designed to patrol homes autonomously when the residents are away. It can fly from room to room, inspecting the premises and alerting the homeowners if there's any trouble. The drone is compatible with Ring's other home security devices, and it can be controlled through Amazon's Alexa Home Map. It can also be programmed to patrol the house at specific times. The drone shoots 2K video and comes with LED lights for low-light surveillance.

The other device is the Ring Rover Cam, a roving robot for businesses. Like the drone, the Rover can be scheduled to patrol specific areas within the business at designated times. It streams 4K video, which can be accessed via Ring's mobile app. The robot features a periscope camera for adjusting the view over obstacles and includes two-way audio for communication.

Both devices run on the same AI system, AI Pilot, which uses specialized vision models, sensors, and cloud processing for autonomous navigation and surveillance.

According to Ring, both devices are designed to create a detailed map of the home or office by exploring the space themselves. They claim that these devices can provide continuous surveillance, similar to a guard that never clocks out. The company asserts that the privacy and security of these devices are top priorities, with videos protected by a strong encryption system called TAKE.

However, these new products might face similar privacy concerns as Ring's previous cameras. The Rover is set to be available for $1,000 starting December 16, while the drone is set for a January 27 release at $270.