A security robot should do more than watch its surroundings. It should also be able to signal when something needs attention. In January 2026, we added two new components to our SecuBot development platform: a warning beacon and a horn loudspeaker. They are the latest building blocks in our effort to bring autonomous mobility, event detection and on-site response together in one integrated system.
With Invelogy Patrol, we are developing robotic security solutions for industrial sites, warehouses and other facilities. In these environments, identifying an unusual situation is important – but so is clearly communicating what is happening and giving security personnel the tools to respond appropriately.
From monitoring to active response
Cameras and sensors collect valuable information about an environment. Recording what happened, however, is not always enough. When an unexpected event occurs, being able to alert people nearby can make a meaningful difference to how the situation is handled.
That is why we are expanding SecuBot beyond observation and detection. The warning beacon provides a visual signal, while the loudspeaker enables audible alerts. How these features are used depends on the system configuration and each site’s operating procedures.
Warning beacon: a clear signal on site
The first new component is a warning beacon designed for visual signalling. Depending on the configuration, it can indicate the presence of an autonomous robot, communicate a system state or draw attention to an event in the monitored area.
This is particularly relevant at facilities where people, vehicles and autonomous equipment share the same space. A visible signal helps those nearby understand that the robot is operating or that something may require attention.
For us, the beacon is not a cosmetic add-on. It is part of how the robot communicates with its surroundings.
Horn loudspeaker: turning detection into an alert
The second addition is a horn loudspeaker for audible warnings and announcements. Rather than simply observing an event, SecuBot can now provide a sound-based warning as part of the site’s response process.
In a security application, an audible warning can serve a preventive purpose. It can let someone in a restricted or monitored area know that their presence has been noticed, potentially discouraging further intrusion before the situation escalates.
Sound also complements the warning beacon. A light may not always be noticed; an audible alert may not always be heard. Together, they give operators another way to communicate clearly in different operating conditions.
A modular backpack, not a single-robot solution
Both additions are part of our ongoing work on a modular backpack: an add-on module that brings security-related technology to a robotic platform.
Our goal is to avoid designing the entire security system around one robot manufacturer. We are developing the backpack as a hardware-agnostic solution that can be adapted to compatible platforms, including robots from Unitree and DEEP Robotics. The details of each integration depend on the capabilities of the underlying robot.
This approach lets us develop sensing and response functions independently of the base platform. As robotic hardware evolves, the same overall architecture can be adapted without rebuilding the entire solution from scratch.
Every feature needs a practical purpose
Adding more hardware is not the goal in itself. Every component needs to solve a real problem: help security teams understand what is happening, strengthen the preventive effect of a patrol or shorten the time between detecting an event and responding to it.
The beacon and loudspeaker are another step towards a system in which robots can carry out routine patrol tasks, technology helps identify events, and people remain central to assessing situations and making decisions.
Development of SecuBot and Invelogy Patrol is ongoing. We are bringing together the individual components of robotic security, focusing on how they perform as a reliable, useful system in real-world environments.
Interested in how autonomous robots could support security at your facility? Get in touch with the Invelogy team to discuss the opportunities, practical requirements and limitations of a potential deployment.
