When a company decides to incorporate an autonomous robot into its security operations, one of the first questions that arises is: How do I know if it is really working efficiently?
The efficiency of a robot is not only measured by whether it is on or moving. Just as with the work of a security guard, it must be verified that it performs its surveillance functions constantly, that it reacts to incidents and that it provides confidence to the human team.
Key indicators that you should take into account:
- Operating time
A robot must be able to patrol for several continuous hours a day without interruption. In recent tests in real environments, robots such as Watchbot have achieved an average of 14 hours of daily activity autonomously, covering kilometers of terrain and ensuring continuous presence on the perimeter.
- Coverage of defendants
Each mission is divided into checkpoints or waypoints. Efficiency is measured in the percentage of these points successfully reached. In scenarios such as electrical substations, logistics centers or water plants, Watchbot has exceeded 90% of completed waypoints ensuring that there are no “blind zones” in surveillance.
- Incident detection
The value of a robot is in what it detects. Intrusions, open doors, thermal anomalies or people on the floor are alerts that must be recorded in a clear and verifiable manner. A good robot combines its 8 cameras and thermal, sending immediate notifications to the security team.
- Connection reliability
Watchbot is autonomous even without connection to the Internet or the platform. Minimal interruptions in communication ensure that information arrives without delay, which is crucial when dealing with intrusions or emergencies.
Adaptability
Each installation has its own risks and needs, so an efficient robot must be flexible and configurable. It is not just a matter of following a route, but of adapting to new scenarios and real work situations.
A robot like Watchbot can incorporate different use cases depending on the environment:
- Energy and substations: smoke or anomalous temperature alerts in generator areas.
- Logistics centers: monitoring of unauthorized access
- Airports and ports: surveillance of large perimeters, detection of intrusions on runways or restricted areas.
- Industrial plants: control of emergency doors, electrical panels or safety-critical elements.
- Shopping centers: programmed patrols with alerts activated according to time slots, to adapt to opening hours or greater influx of people.
This adaptability allows the robot to evolve with the customer, adding functions without the need to replace the equipment. For the guards, it means having a tool that fits their routine and responds to the changing needs of the service.
Why does it matter for security officers?
Far from replacing his job, the efficiency of a robot helps the guard multiply his responsiveness. While the machine patrols, staff can focus on verification and tasks that require human judgment. This reduces fatigue, automates repetitive rounds and increases the overall safety of the environment.
Watchbot, the benchmark in efficiency
At Star Robotics we have designed Watchbot so that these metrics are not just numbers, but guarantees for security teams. Its autonomy, detection accuracy and customization capacity make it an ally for critical industries, logistics centers or airports, among others.