The Cobalt Robot is a Security robot developed by Cobalt Robotics (United States), launched 2018.
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Overview
Autonomous mobile security robot for indoor patrol, anomaly detection, and telepresence, integrating with Cobalt Monitoring Intelligence.
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Viability
Acquired by Dean Drako
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raas
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Specifications
Category: Security- Launch year
- 2018
- Price
- Contact for quote
- Status
- active
Company profile
- Funding raised
- $53.0M
- Founded
- 2016
Detailed specifications
Sensors1
- Sensors
- day-night cameras, lidar, microphone array, RFID reader, badge reader, smoke detector, CO2 detector, thermal camera
Other19
- Designer
- Yves Béhar
- Materials
- fabric, anodized aluminum
- Price Tier
- 40-80K
- Applications
- security_patrol,visual_inspection
- Sub Category
- indoor security AMR
- Telepresence
- video chat via touch screen
- Auto Charging
- true
- Pricing Model
- raas
- Fleet Software
- Cobalt Monitoring Intelligence
- Navigation Type
- lidar_slam,vision
- Deployment Notes
- Customer: unnamed (quoted 'one of our customers' in article). Designed with Swiss designer Yves Béhar. Founded by Erik Schluntz (ex-SpaceX) and Travis Deyle (ex-Google X, Georgia Tech).
- Compatible Vision
- day-night cameras,thermal cameras
- Human In The Loop
- true
- Industries Served
- technology,financial_services,healthcare,manufacturing,logistics,facility_management
- Software Platform
- Cobalt Monitoring Intelligence
- Always On Charging
- true
- Availability Status
- available
- Countries Available
- US
- Additional Information
- Pricing model is RaaS — robots are provided as a service, reducing upfront cost.,Cobalt provides security coverage at one-fifth to one-third the cost of a traditional human guard.,Each robot pilot can oversee tens of robots, acting as a force multiplier.,Robot is always-on during recharge, maintaining situational awareness.,Differentiator: soft fabric design to blend into office environments (vs. Knightscope's intimidating aesthetic).,Competitive differentiator: indoor-only, focuses on detection and reporting rather than physical deterrence.,Awards: None mentioned on page.,Partnerships: Integrates with LenelS2, Genetec, Milestone, C-Cure, Brivo, and others.,Deployment model: GSOC-as-a-Service with 24/7 monitoring.,Target customer: enterprises with campuses, data centers, distribution centers, manufacturing facilities.,Limitations: Indoor-only, no outdoor operation.,Capability: Can read badges, detect unauthorized people, open doors, water leaks, smoke, CO2, suspicious items.
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Company milestones
- Jun 2024AcquisitionAcquired by Dean Drako
- Jun 2019FundingSeries B financing
- Apr 2018FundingSeries A financing
- 2017LaunchIndoor security robot announced
- 2016MilestoneFounded
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Frequently asked questions
- Who makes the Cobalt Robot?
- The Cobalt Robot is developed by Cobalt Robotics, based in United States.
- What type of robot is the Cobalt Robot?
- The Cobalt Robot is a Security robot made by Cobalt Robotics.
- How much does the Cobalt Robot cost?
- Pricing for the Cobalt Robot is not publicly listed — contact Cobalt Robotics for a quote.
- When was the Cobalt Robot launched?
- The Cobalt Robot was launched in 2018.
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