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Ascento Guard 2.0
Our Verdict: The wheel-leg design is genuinely novel — handles stairs and terrain no other security robot can. Swiss engineering quality is evident throughout.
The Ascento Guard 2.0 is a Swiss-engineered security robot with a unique two-wheeled “wheel-leg” design that handles stairs, kerbs, and rough terrain that would stop conventional wheeled robots. Developed from ETH Zurich research, it combines agility with practical security capabilities.
Guard 2.0 Upgrades
The second generation brings 3× brighter spotlights, 2× detection distance at the front, 5× improved side/rear detection, and 160% higher thermal camera resolution compared to V1. It operates up to 8 hours per charge with a fast 4:1 charge ratio.
Enterprise Security
Deployed in factories, data centres, energy plants, and pharmaceutical facilities, the Guard patrols predefined routes while checking perimeter integrity, door/window status, and detecting floods, fires, or intruders through AI video analysis.
Commercial property patrol
Warehouse security monitoring
Construction site surveillance
Mixed indoor/outdoor patrol routes
Specifications
| Design | Two-wheeled wheel-leg (all-terrain) |
|---|---|
| Speed | Up to 5 km/h (3.1 mph) |
| Battery Life | Up to 8 hours |
| Charge Ratio | 4:1 (fast recharge) |
| Cameras | Thermal + infrared, 3× brighter spotlights |
| Detection | Person, fire, flood, perimeter breach |
| Terrain | Stairs, kerbs, grass, gravel |
| Pricing Model | RaaS (hire-by-the-hour) |
Pros & Cons
A quick summary of where this model performs well and where it falls short.
Pros
- Unique two-wheeled design handles stairs and curbs
- All-weather outdoor operation
- AI-powered anomaly detection
- Compact form factor for tight spaces
Cons
- Enterprise-only pricing
- Limited payload capacity
- Relatively new company and platform
- Requires Wi-Fi or cellular connectivity
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