The Ascento Guard is a compact, all-terrain autonomous security robot built in Switzerland and available in the UK through A-Guard Robotics. Its unique wheel-leg hybrid design allows it to navigate uneven ground, kerbs, and rough surfaces that would stop conventional wheeled patrol robots.
Key Features
- Thermal and RGB cameras — Day and night surveillance with high-resolution thermal imaging, detecting people at distance across all conditions.
- All-terrain wheel-leg design — Handles gravel, grass, kerbs, and slopes that flat-surface robots cannot, with fall recovery from any position.
- Autonomous charging — Returns to its dock automatically with a 4:1 charge-to-patrol ratio, enabling near-continuous operation without human intervention.
- Two-way audio — Built-in speaker and microphone allow remote operators to issue verbal warnings or communicate with personnel on-site.
Ideal Environments
The Ascento Guard is purpose-built for outdoor patrol with its IP65 rating. It handles rain, wind, and British weather extremes. Best suited for large properties with mixed terrain — industrial estates, corporate campuses, car parks, and commercial property perimeters.
ROI Considerations
Ascento offers a Robot-as-a-Service (RaaS) model where the Guard is hired by the hour, just like a human guard. The fee includes deployment, 24/7 remote support, servicing, and repairs. At a fraction of the cost of a manned patrol, the robot handles monotonous rounds while human guards focus on response and access control.
