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Assa Abloy, the major Swedish conglomerate that owns a whole lot of door and security companies like August Home and the non-US version of Yale, is partnering with Boston Dynamics to build a new digital door access system that enables Boston Dynamics\u2019 Spot robots autonomous entry into secured areas. The two intend to make it easier for companies to implement a robot security dog that can patrol buildings unfettered inside and outside.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
Boston Dynamics\u2019 Spot robot<\/a> has been equipped with digital access credentials that use Bluetooth to communicate with Assa Abloy\u2019s HID-branded Signo readers<\/a>, making it easy for the bots to pass through auto-opening doors. No need to tap a paw on the panel.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n Some companies like Asylon Robotics built their own custom Spot \u201cDroneDog<\/a>\u201d (spotted at the Atlanta Falcons\u2019 stadium<\/a>) that can also enter secured areas. But Assa Abloy has one of the world\u2019s largest install bases of door access systems already. Working closely with Boston Dynamics might mean a normalized future of robot patrol guards is coming faster than we think.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n