A Swiss startup has unveiled a solution to the global shortage of security guards: an autonomous patrol robot.
The bidepal design promises all-terrain mobility, fall recovery from any position, and top speeds of 5km/h.
Using these features, the Ascento Guard can spot trespassers, monitor parking lots, and record property lights.
It can also identify floods and fires, as well as check that doors and windows are closed.
When an incident is detected, an alarm is sent to an operator.
Only then is a human security guard sent onsite to take action.
Their inventions have been deployed at large outdoor warehouses, industrial manufacturing sites, and pharma campuses.
Since the start of this year, the robots have secured over 3,000 km of outdoor premises.
The Ascento Guard is the latest addition to the portfolio.
According to its creators, the bot can be installed and deployed within a few hours.
Just like a human security officer, the Ascento Guard can be hired by the hour.
Autonomous charging will then keep the gear running at speeds of up to 5km/h.
A companion app extends the robots capabilities.
The app integrates with existing video management systems, offers end-to-end encrypted two-way communication, and generates security reports.
Morra is particularly excited about the systems AI analytics.
This robot design is just the beginning, Morra said.
Alongside the new robot launch, Ascento today announced that its received another $4.3mn in funding.
The pre-seed round was led by VC firms Wingman Ventures and Playfair Capital.
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