Ring Unveils New Security Drone and Robot Priced at $270 and $1,000

Ring, an Amazon-owned company known for its doorbell cameras, is starting a robotics division. The company announced two new security devices designed for homes and businesses. Both machines use artificial intelligence to navigate and monitor spaces automatically.

Flying Camera and Roving Guard

The first new device is an indoor security drone called the Ring Drone Cam. It is built to fly from room to room to check on a house when an alarm goes off or on a set schedule. It records video in 2K resolution and has lights for low-light conditions. When not in use, the drone rests in a charging dock. The second device is the Ring Rover Cam, a rolling robot made for businesses. It streams 4K video, features a periscope camera to see over obstacles, and includes two-way audio for communication. Both machines run on a software system called AI Pilot, which allows them to map out a building by exploring it independently.

Price, Release Dates, and Privacy

The business robot will launch on December 16 for $1,000. The home drone will follow on January 27 with a price of $270. These new products may raise privacy concerns, as similar home monitoring devices have faced criticism in the past. Ring states that the video footage is protected by a strong default encryption method called TAKE, though it is not yet clear if users can store video locally instead of in the cloud.