Ring announces Ring Robotics, ushering in a new era of security

Ring is expanding its security business with Ring Robotics, a category of mobile devices intended to patrol spaces and investigate alerts rather than simply record fixed views. Its two products use AI Pilot, which maps a home or business, identifies rooms and suggests security checkpoints. The system plans routes and adjusts to obstacles using cameras, vision software, sensors, and cloud processing, while integrating with existing Ring devices and the Ring app.

Ring Drone Cam is an indoor flying camera for homes. It can follow scheduled or on-demand routes, respond automatically to triggered Ring devices, and capture 2K video with a 148-degree field of view and 360-degree rotation. Ring Rover Cam is a business-focused ground robot offering scheduled patrols, automatic investigations, a height-adjustable periscope camera, two-way audio, a siren and lights, and continuous recording up to 4K while moving. Ring says both devices have visible recording indicators and privacy controls: Drone’s camera is off while docked, while Rover’s Sleep Mode retracts its camera mast and disables its microphone. Video uses Ring’s strongest default encryption. Rover is priced at $999.99 and is scheduled to ship in the U.S. on December 16, 2026; Drone costs $249.99 and is scheduled for January 27, 2027. A compatible Ring Protect plan is required, and Drone still needs FCC authorization.