Security guards are in high demand but low supply in the United States. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reports that the security guard occupation is expected to grow by 6.3% in the next decade, ...

A Swiss startup has unveiled a solution to the global shortage of security guards: an autonomous patrol robot. Named the Ascento Guard, the two-wheeled sentinel is equipped with thermal and infrared ...

How do these security robots work? Cobalt’s robots are custom-built to navigate the unique challenges of each building, from ramps to elevators. They patrol the hallways, vigilant for signs of trouble ...

Amazon is rolling out its Astro robot as a security guard for businesses, using its HD periscope and night vision to patrol and map up to 5,000 square feet of space. The launch of Astro for Business, ...

The TV or film version of the lonely security guard patrolling an area with a flashlight might become a thing of the past. Robot security guards powered by artificial intelligence (AI) are replacing — ...

Security measures are changing to better protect against evolving threats. Hybrid security solutions, a combination of traditional security and advanced technology, are the next line of defense ...

Asylon Inc., a provider of robotic perimeter security, today announced it has raised $26 million in early-stage funding led by global software investor Insight Partners. Veteran Ventures Capital, ...

Amazon wants businesses to use its Astro robot as a roving security guard in their stores to detect break-ins and other threats. The service, called Astro for Business, is launching only in the U.S.

It’s been a couple of years since Amazon first showed off Astro, its Alexa-equipped home robot with an extendable camera. Now the company is announcing Astro for Business which will let small and ...