Cobalt Robotics combines autonomous patrol robots with human specialists to keep places safe

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Cobalt Robotics, a developer of indoor autonomous robots, has announced that it has raised $35 million in Series B financing, which is expected to help the company expand its services throughout the domestic United States.

Combining autonomous patrolling robots with human specialists, Cobalt’s Robots-as-a-Service model allows organizations to provide a 24-hour security strategy that complements current security assets such as manned security guards and access control systems (ACS).

According to Cobalt, this comprehensive strategy results in a “highly effective” security program that not only reduces costs, but also features robots that remain up-to-date with the “latest and greatest software.”

“Our goal is to combine the best parts of machines (unwavering attention, perfect recall, and super-human sensing) with the best aspects of people (warmth, responsiveness, and adaptability) to create service robots that dramatically improve the quality of life for everyone and fundamentally redefine the modern workplace,” says Dr. Travis Deyle, Cobalt CEO.

In March 2018, Cobalt announced it had raised $13 million in Series A funding. Since that announcement, the company has deployed security and facilities management services to clients across different sectors that range in organizational size.

This year, Cobalt introduced its new door integration capability, which allows robots to use wireless technology to communicate with access control readers so that they can seamlessly pass through areas closed off by a door. This is a first in the industry, Cobalt says.

Cobalt notes that its robots utilize artificial intelligence to detect anomalies such as open doors, environmental risks or malicious intruders while patrolling the workplace. After these anomalies are detected, Cobalt’s security specialists can respond in real-time to address any event, whether the event is related to security, facilities or customer service.

“We believe Cobalt’s robotic security guards are revolutionizing the security services space and providing an unmatched experience for customers,” says Kris Fredrickson, partner at Coatue, which led this latest round of funding.

“In addition, we have been thoroughly impressed with the team’s philosophy that a great physical security service should positively impact not only the company’s operations but its culture as a whole.”