Amazon launches Ring Robotics indoor drone and business security robot
Amazon unveiled two new Ring security devices—a $250 indoor flying drone for homes and a $1,000 autonomous robot for businesses—both powered by the AI Pilot system.
Amazon announced Tuesday the addition of two Ring-branded security devices that expand monitoring beyond fixed cameras. The $250 indoor drone can be programmed with patrol routes or deployed on demand, automatically flying to preset points when a Ring sensor or alarm is triggered. It offers a 148-degree field of view, 360-degree rotation and dual LEDs for low-light conditions.
The company also introduced the $1,000 Ring Rover Cam, an autonomous robot designed for commercial properties. It can conduct scheduled sweeps, investigate disturbances and stream up to 4K video. Both products rely on AI Pilot, a proprietary system that maps spaces, suggests patrol points and navigates around obstacles.
"For years, customers told us they wanted eyes in the places a fixed camera couldn’t reach, and peace of mind in the spots they’d never want one," said Ring founder and chief inventor Jamie Siminoff.
"The honest answer wasn’t more cameras; it meant reimagining what a security device could be," Siminoff added.
Amazon described the Rover Cam as a solution that provides “a closer look wherever and whenever you need it without the cost and complexity of wiring up every corner of every room.”