Amazon's Ring unveils Rover Cam, a rolling security robot built on Astro design

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Amazon has introduced Ring Robotics, a new brand focused on more proactive security rather than passive monitoring. Its first product is the Ring Rover Cam, a mobile security camera that rolls through spaces. The device borrows much of its design and functionality from Astro, the home robot Amazon debuted in 2021. Aimed at businesses with large facilities, it is positioned as an affordable way to patrol and investigate potential concerns, and it includes several upgrades over Astro. Its two large wheels allow it to handle small obstacles and uneven terrain.

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