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Ascento Guard

Ascento's Guard is a compact two-wheeled balancing (wheel-leg) outdoor security robot that navigates tight spaces and challenging terrain, performing…

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Manufacturer
Ascento
Form factor
security_patrol
Maturity
research
Lifecycle
active
Website
ascento.ai ↗

The verified answer

As of Aug 2026, DEPLOY verifies Ascento Guard, a security patrol by Ascento (research). 1 source back the record.

Overview

Ascento's Guard is a compact two-wheeled balancing (wheel-leg) outdoor security robot that navigates tight spaces and challenging terrain, performing autonomous 24/7 patrols with cameras and motion detectors for surveillance and deterrence.

Verified vs. claimed

Maturity stage
research(Lab-stage only; no commercial or public deployment reported.)
Sources on file
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No verified deployments on file. DEPLOY tracks independently-sourced deployment evidence separately from manufacturer capability claims.

Key facts

Autonomy level

autonomous 24/7 patrols

Sensor suite

cameras and motion detectors

Drive type

two-wheel balancing

Specs

Class

wheel-legged outdoor security robot

Runtime

8 h

Mobility

two-wheel balancing

Max speed

5 km/h

Weight kg

30

Data & sources

Web sources

1

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Autonomy: verified vs claimed

What it actually does
Autonomous

Pricing

No verified price is on record for Ascento Guard. Physical-AI systems are often sold through enterprise contracts or operated as a service rather than at a public list price.

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Safety record

No incidents on record for Ascento Guard.

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Sources (1)

  1. https://www.ascento.ai/

Common questions

What is Ascento Guard?
Ascento's Guard is a compact two-wheeled balancing (wheel-leg) outdoor security robot that navigates tight spaces and challenging terrain, performing autonomous 24/7 patrols with cameras and motion detectors for surveillance and deterrence.
How much does Ascento Guard cost?
Ascento Guard's price is not publicly disclosed. DEPLOY has no verified price on record for Ascento Guard from Ascento. Physical-AI systems like this are often sold through enterprise contracts or operated as a service rather than at a public list price; check the manufacturer for the latest.
Is Ascento Guard actually deployed in the real world?
Ascento Guard is at the research stage: it exists, but DEPLOY has no verified real-world deployment on record. Manufacturer capability claims should be read as claims pending independent verification.
What are the specs of Ascento Guard?
Ascento Guard's recorded specifications on the DEPLOY registry: Runtime: 8 h; Max speed: 5 km/h; Weight: 30 kg. See the Specs section for the full sourced set.
Who makes Ascento Guard?
Ascento Guard is made by Ascento, based in Zurich, Switzerland, founded in 2018.
Can you buy Ascento Guard?
Ascento Guard is at research stage and is not yet available for sale.
What are alternatives to Ascento Guard?
On the DEPLOY registry, comparable security_patrol robots to Ascento Guard include Knightscope K5, Knightscope K3, K1 Hemisphere, Cobalt Robot.
How does Ascento Guard compare to Knightscope K5?
Ascento Guard and Knightscope K5 (Knightscope · 10 deployments) are both security_patrol robots on the DEPLOY registry. Ascento Guard has 0 verified deployments on record. Compare both records for specs, safety, deployments, and verified-vs-claimed autonomy.
Is Ascento Guard a top security_patrol?
On DEPLOY's intelligence score, which blends verified deployments, safety, adoption, media, and IP signals, Ascento Guard ranks in roughly the top 93% of security_patrol models tracked by the registry.
What is Ascento Guard's maturity stage?
Ascento Guard is at the research stage on the DEPLOY maturity ladder (research, prototype, pilot, commercial, production). Research stage means active development without commercial deployments on file.
Where is Ascento Guard deployed?
No verified deployments of Ascento Guard are currently on the DEPLOY registry. DEPLOY records deployments only when verified at a named site with a primary source; absence may reflect pre-deployment, research, or manufacturer-internal use.
Is Ascento Guard safe?
Ascento Guard has no incidents on record in the DEPLOY registry. This does not constitute a safety guarantee; it reflects the incidents DEPLOY has tracked and verified to date.
What is the Ascento Guard security robot?
The Ascento Guard 2.0 is an autonomous all-terrain security robot that monitors perimeters at large facilities. It detects anomalies such as holes in fences, intruders, ladder intrusions, and open gates. Features autonomous charging with over 8 hours of battery life. Designed for outdoor asset security, maintenance, and inspection.
Ascento: Secure assets with robotics The Robot Report: Ascento Guard 2.0
Methodology: Verified · 1 source (no primary) · last reviewed 2026-07-22

Verification posture

Verified

Low confidence

Review state

Stable

Last reviewed 2026-07-22

Maturity + lifecycle

Maturity stage: research

Lifecycle: active

Architectural position

Cohort: security_patrol

Sources by quality tier

1
unclassified
Unclassified source

The framework is documented at /methodology. Corrections at /corrections. Reviewer: DEPLOY editorial team.

Methodology surface for Ascento Guard.

Recent coverage

Ascento Guard in third-party press

Ascento Guard 2.0 is ready for security duty at large facilities - The Robot Report

Nov 12, 2024

Ascento Research to help push boundaries of robotics and AI - Startupticker.ch

Oct 16, 2024

Robotic guards touch base in Germany - Startupticker.ch

May 3, 2024