Amazon unveils Ring Rover Cam, a wheeled 4K security robot for business, at $999.99 pre-order

Amazon has unveiled the Ring Rover Cam, a wheeled mobile security camera for businesses that need to patrol large premises without installing fixed cameras, ua.news reports. The device is part of the new Ring Robotics brand, which focuses on more active security solutions rather than monitoring alone. Ring Rover Cam is open for pre-order at $999.99, with deliveries expected to begin on December 16. ua.newsua.newsua.newsOpen source ↗

Navigation and patrol

The robot moves on two large wheels that let it overcome small obstacles and uneven surfaces. It can be sent manually to a specific room or point, or follow a pre-programmed patrol route. It can also go on its own to the place where an alarm from another Ring device has been triggered.

While moving, the camera continuously streams and records video, and on arrival the robot performs a 360-degree scan of the premises. According to The Verge, the model is based on the Astro home robot that Amazon first introduced in 2021.

Camera, signals and limits

Rover Cam has a retractable periscope camera with 4K resolution. When programming a route, users can set the height to which the camera rises or lowers to see areas above counters, shelves and other obstacles. ua.newsua.newsua.newsOpen source ↗

Instead of the drink holder found on Astro, the robot has a fixed tower with a siren and a flashing red light. It also projects a blue light ring onto the ceiling so the device is easier to find in a large space, including a warehouse. The screen shows service messages, including notifications about video recording, and the microphone and speakers provide two-way communication.

Amazon estimates that a battery charge lasts about 30 minutes of operation and covers a patrol area of around 5,000 square feet. The robot works on one floor only: multi-level facilities will need several devices or a combination with Ring Drone Cam.