The hardest security shifts are the long, uneventful night rounds. Security patrol robots walk or drive the same routes on schedule, watch with cameras and thermal sensors, raise alerts and log every round, so guards can focus on responding rather than patrolling.
This guide compares security patrol robots available from Robots Europa. For inspection robots in plants, see our factory inspection guide.
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What security robots do
Typical tasks include scheduled perimeter and building patrols, intruder and anomaly detection, thermal checks for fire risks, two-way voice intercom and live video to the control room. Robots document every round, which helps compliance and insurance.
Security patrol robots compared
| Robot | Type | Highlights |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha Robotics CatCop | Wheeled patrol robot | 750 x 705 x 1,420 mm, about 75 kg, 8 h, 1 m/s, 360° head |
| Alpha Robotics T1 | Advanced patrol robot | Telescopic mast, IR thermal detection, face recognition, 13.3-inch screen |
| RoboSuite RoboPatrol | Patrol software | Runs on robot dogs, wheeled and humanoid robots with SDK access |
| Rotunbot RT-G | Spherical amphibious robot | Sealed ball body for land and water patrol |
| Galileo X | Ground mobility platform | Hybrid platform launched at WRC 2026 |
The robots in detail
Alpha Robotics CatCop is a wheeled patrol robot with autonomous driving, image recognition and night patrol. It measures 750 x 705 x 1,420 mm, weighs about 75 kg, runs 8 hours, charges in 4 hours and turns on the spot. Alpha T1 adds a telescopic structure, infrared thermal detection, voice intercom and 360-degree monitoring.
RoboPatrol is software rather than a robot: it turns any robot with secondary development enabled, such as Unitree, Deep Robotics or AgiBot quadrupeds, into a scheduled patrol officer that logs every round. Robot dogs suit stairs, gravel and weather where wheels stop; see our robot dog alternatives.
Rotunbot RT-G uses a sealed spherical body to roll across land and water, for ports, waterfront sites and wetlands. Galileo X is a hybrid ground mobility platform introduced in 2026.
Privacy and rules in Europe
Patrol robots record people, so GDPR applies: set a clear purpose, signage, retention periods and access rules, and involve your data protection officer. Face recognition involves biometric data and needs a specific legal basis; many operators switch it off. The EU AI Act restricts certain biometric uses and requires transparency. Robots support licensed guards and do not replace them. Delivery and VAT are covered in our buying guide.
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Frequently asked questions
What does a security patrol robot do?
It patrols set routes, detects anomalies with cameras and thermal sensors, raises alerts and logs every round.
Can a robot replace security guards?
No. It takes over routine rounds so guards can respond to incidents and handle people.
Is face recognition allowed on security robots in the EU?
It involves biometric data under GDPR and needs a specific legal basis; certain uses are restricted by the AI Act.
Wheels or legs for patrol?
Wheeled robots suit flat sites; robot dogs handle stairs, gravel and rough ground.
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