Amazon-owned Ring announced the launch of a new robotics division featuring two autonomous security devices: the Ring Drone Cam and the Ring Rover Cam. The company intends to use these products to automate security monitoring in both residential and commercial environments.
The Ring Drone Cam is a flying indoor security camera designed to patrol homes and investigate disturbances. It features 2K video, LED lights for low-light recording, and the ability to integrate with existing Ring alarms to fly toward triggered sensors. The device can be controlled via Amazon’s Alexa Home Map or set to follow a scheduled patrol route. It is expected to be available on January 27, 2027, for $249.99 or $270, pending FCC authorization.
The Ring Rover Cam is a roving enterprise security robot designed for businesses. It provides continuous 4K video streaming, a periscope camera to see over obstacles, and two-way audio for communicating with people on-site. The robot can be programmed to follow specific routes or triggered to record when it detects a human. The device is scheduled for release on December 16, 2026, at a price of $999.99.
Both devices utilize a proprietary AI system called AI Pilot, which uses specialized vision models, sensors, and cloud processing to navigate autonomously. The system allows the devices to develop detailed schematics of a home or office through self-exploration. This technology enables the bots to identify specific rooms and suggest patrol points near sensitive areas like windows or cash registers.
“Together, it’s like having a guard on patrol who never clocks out,” the company claimed of its new devices.
The announcement follows Amazon's previous attempt to enter the domestic robot market with Astro, a device that was repurposed for enterprise security before being discontinued. While Ring stated that both new products have privacy and security features baked in—including TAKE (Throw Away the Key Encryption)—the company's history of fixed camera surveillance has previously drawn criticism regarding police access to footage.
