Security Robots for Physical Protection of Facilities
Autonomous Robots for Extended Perimeter Security
The perimeter is theprimary defensive line of any protected site. The larger the territory, the longer the perimeter — and the higher the cost of maintaining reliable security with traditional manpower.
Human patrols cannot provide continuous control over many kilometers of fencing: guards get tired, lose focus, and staffing large teams makes perimeter protection economically inefficient.
Autonomous security robots deliver uninterrupted and consistent patrols along the entire perimeter line, eliminating the human factor. At the same time, they significantly reduce the cost of securing large territories, replacing multiple guard posts and routine patrol shifts.
As a result, robotic patrols turn even the most extended perimeters into a reliable and cost-effective security barrier, creating a safe and fully controlled zone around the facility.
Robotic Line Patrol and Fence Monitoring Systems
Guarding long fence lines is costly and unreliable with human patrols. Guards tire, lose focus, and cannot ensure continuous coverage.
Autonomous perimeter robots provide uninterrupted patrols, moving along the inner fence and covering every sector. When intrusion sensors are triggered, the robot quickly heads to the alert zone for timely visual verification, sending data to the command center.
Equipped with a thermal camera, the robot can detect people or vehicles beyond the fence line and track their movement in real time. This delivers a tactical advantage — threats are identified before breaching the perimeter, giving security more time to respond.
Robots outperform guards in reliability and cost-efficiency, replacing multiple posts and turning the fence line into a continuously monitored, effective security barrier.
Autonomous Robots for Restricted-Area Security
Restricted areas and inner zones require strict control: intruders may hide within vehicles or slip through checkpoints.
S5 patrol robots provide 360-degree awareness and use a PTZ camera to focus on distant objects. This enables them to monitor vehicle and workforce activity, oversee unloading operations, capture license plates, and detect unauthorized personnel even at night.
By reducing the need for manned guard posts, robots deliver more reliable and cost-effective security for restricted areas and inner territories.
Non-Lethal Deterrence and Intrusion Countermeasures
A security robot can serve as a platform for non-lethal deterrence, enhancing physical security systems.
Each robot is equipped with a horn loudspeaker for voice warnings and acoustic deterrence. Starting with 2026 models, robots may also be fitted with a high-power searchlight or a green laser to mark intruders and disrupt hostile actions. Built-in signal beacons provide clear visual alerts, while ONVIF protocol support allows seamless integration with the facility’s existing alarm and security infrastructure.
Video evidence and incident documentation: onboard cameras (including PTZ and/or thermal) provide continuous recording and real-time transmission to the command center. Events are automatically tagged (motion, alarms, operator commands), creating a detailed incident timeline. Video and audio can be stored locally on the robot and/or in the client’s VMS, ensuring reliable evidence for incident review and legal protection.
In this way, the robot acts not only as a mobile sentry but also as an active deterrence platform with full audio-video documentation, delivering stronger and more reliable perimeter and area security.
Unbiased Workforce Surveillance with AI Analytics
Robots provide objective monitoring of both security guards and enterprise personnel, eliminating bias and the human factor. Onboard cameras (PTZ/thermal) record shifts, patrols, presence points, and compliance with procedures, creating a verifiable event timeline.
Collected data is transmitted to the monitoring center and VMS, automatically tagged (time, geolocation, event type) and accumulated for further analysis. These datasets enable the use of artificial intelligence algorithms to identify patterns and prevent threats at an early stage, before they escalate into incidents.
In this way, robots not only increase discipline and transparency but also become a valuable source of data for predictive security systems.
Perimeter Patrol Robots for Reliable Physical Protection
Advanced Outdoor Robotics: 24/7 Protection in Any Conditions
SMP Robotics platforms are engineered for continuous outdoor deployment in all weather conditions: rugged enclosures, resistance to rain/dust/snow, thermal night vision, and fatigue-free long-duration patrols. They enhance site security through advanced monitoring capabilities:
- Control Dialogues with On-Site Personnel. The robot identifies employees, runs scripted verification dialogues (PPE, permits, task status), records audio/video, and streams reports to the VMS/SOC.
Learn more on the Personnel Verification page - Thermal Inspection of Electrical Equipment. An integrated thermal imaging system scans transformers, switchgear, and cable routes, detecting overheating and anomalies before failure. Reports include thermal markers and PTZ imagery for rapid diagnostics.
Learn more on the Thermal Diagnostics page - Detection of Oil and Gas Leaks. With hydrocarbon/methane sensors, the robot patrols hazardous zones, geotags abnormal readings, triggers alarms, and auto-directs PTZ to the suspected source — even at night and in poor visibility.
Learn more on the Oil & Gas Monitoring page
