Security Robot Maker Acquisition Expands Company Focus to AI

The primary functions of Cobalt's AI-powered robot security guards are to autonomously navigate facilities, conduct onsite security patrols, and detect potential breaches or security issues in corporate and commercial environments. The robots are equipped with over 60 sensors, including lidar and thermal cameras, to effectively monitor the surroundings2. They can perform five times more patrols per shift than a human security guard, allowing human professionals to focus more on responding to incidents rather than observing. Additionally, the robots can interact with building controls, such as elevators and door systems, for efficient navigation and security management. They can also work in conjunction with Cobalt's AI-powered Command Center platform, which provides live remote monitoring of surveillance cameras and alarms, and assists security teams in identifying and addressing potential issues using existing camera feeds.

The partnership with elevator manufacturer Otis has significantly enhanced the functionality of Cobalt's security robots by improving their mobility within buildings. Through this collaboration, Cobalt's robots can now call and ride elevators, enabling them to access and patrol multiple floors more efficiently.

By integrating with elevators, the robots can provide coverage to multiple floors, increasing the speed with which teams can resolve their safety issues throughout their spaces. This integration allows Cobalt's security robots to communicate with Otis elevators locally or through the cloud, thanks to the Otis Integrated Dispatch API. This API enables robots from various manufacturers to communicate with almost any Otis elevator, providing more flexibility and scalability than traditional hard-wired integrations.

As a result, Cobalt's robots can work with a bank of elevators rather than just one, while also allowing for deeper integration. This seamless integration into buildings with Otis elevators has enabled Cobalt's robots to cover more square footage than any other security robots, ultimately enhancing security and automation in buildings.