Amazon launches security robot and home surveillance drone

Summarised from 4 outlets · Updated 10 Nov, 13:45 · Archive

Amazon has launched two new devices under a Ring Robotics division: a home security drone and an enterprise robot for businesses.

Amazon has unveiled two new devices under a Ring Robotics division, marking the company's expansion into autonomous security systems for homes and businesses.

The Ring Drone Cam is a home security drone designed to patrol indoors and investigate disturbances. It shoots video in 2K resolution, is equipped with LED lights for low-light recording, and integrates with Ring's existing security devices. Users can control it via Amazon's Alexa Home Map and schedule automated patrols. When not in use, the drone docks in a charging bay.

Ring CEO Jamie Siminoff explained that the company spent a decade developing the drone. Previous prototypes launched in 2021 and were attempted again in 2025, but neither shipped to customers. Siminoff attributed past failures to overcomplication, saying the company was "building in too many capabilities" and that a drone packed with sensors was the wrong approach. Ring ultimately decided to "take all the intelligence out" and shift processing to cloud-based AI instead, resulting in an ultra-light drone of around 160 grams.

The second device is the Ring Rover Cam, an enterprise security robot designed for business facilities. It rolls on large wheels to navigate obstacles and terrain, and can be manually dispatched to specific locations or sent along pre-programmed patrol routes. When alarms trigger on other Ring devices, the robot automatically heads to that location. The Rover Cam features a 4K telescoping periscope camera that can be set to specific heights to see over obstacles, and includes a permanent tower with a built-in siren, flashing red light, and blue ceiling-projected light to serve as deterrents and aid location in large spaces.

Both devices represent Ring's shift toward proactive security rather than passive monitoring. The drone integrates with Ring's ecosystem and can be deployed when the user is away, while the robot targets businesses seeking affordable automated security solutions for large facilities.

How it is being reported

• Amazon turned its Alexa robot into a Ring security patrol botAs part of a new brand called Ring Robotics - designed to take a more proactive approach to security instead of just monitoring - a new rolling mobile security camera was announced by Amazon, called the Ring Rover Cam. It borrows a lot of the design and functionality from the Astro home robot that Amazon […]The Verge · 10 Nov, 13:30
• 'Let's take all the intelligence out': How Ring finally built its home surveillance droneAmazon is finally ready to ship its Ring Drone Cam, a home surveillance drone — for real.TechRadar · 10 Nov, 13:30
• Ring, known for its doorbell cameras, launches a home security drone and an enterprise security robotAmazon-owned Ring is pushing into robotics with the launch of a home security drone and a rolling robot designed to patrol and protect businesses.TechCrunch · 10 Nov, 13:30
• Amazon finally launches the $250 Ring Drone Cam and also the Ring Rover CamThey're the first two products from Ring Robotics, the company's new autonomous home security devices category.Engadget · 10 Nov, 13:30

In this story: Amazon · Ring · Ring Robotics · Jamie Siminoff · Alexa

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