Amazon's Ring Launches 'Ring Robotics' Category with Drone and Rover Security Devices
Ring introduces Ring Robotics, featuring the indoor flying Ring Drone Cam and the commercial Ring Rover Cam, both powered by the AI Pilot autonomous navigation system.
Amazon-owned smart home brand Ring announced on November 10, 2026, the launch of "Ring Robotics," a new product line shifting its focus from static monitoring to active mobile security. The series includes two core devices: the Ring Drone Cam, an indoor flying security camera for homes, and the Ring Rover Cam, an autonomous patrolling robot designed for businesses.
Both devices are powered by "AI Pilot," a custom-built system developed by Ring. This system uses cameras, specialized vision models, on-device sensors, and cloud processing to automatically map spaces, suggest patrol points, and navigate around obstacles like furniture and shelving in real time. Jamie Siminoff, founder and chief inventor of Ring, stated that this innovation aims to address the limitations of fixed cameras by providing protection that "moves, patrols, and responds."
The Ring Drone Cam features a 148° field of view and 360° rotation, supporting 2K video recording. Users can set custom flight routes and schedules, or the drone can automatically take off to investigate when an alarm is triggered. The Ring Rover Cam is equipped with an adjustable periscope camera (up to 4K resolution), supports scheduled patrols and automatic incident response, and includes a built-in siren and two-way audio for active deterrence.
Regarding privacy, Ring emphasized that devices default to turning off cameras and microphones when not in operation. The Ring Drone powers down in its dock, while the Ring Rover can enter sleep mode with a single tap, retracting its periscope and disabling the microphone. Both products integrate with the existing Ring app ecosystem, working alongside doorbells, sensors, and alarms.