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Warehouse security robot: fences, truck yard and loading docks checked around the clock

The robot follows the fence, passes the docks and crosses the truck yard on scheduled rounds, then alerts the gatehouse. Guards keep access control, verification and response.

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A Robotnik RB-WATCHER XL security robot follows the fence of a logistics platform at dusk, with trailers at the docks in the background.

IN BRIEF

Updated 22 Oct 2026

A logistics security robot patrols the perimeter, truck yard and loading docks of a distribution centre on its own, films in visible light and thermal, and sends its alerts to the gatehouse or remote monitoring centre.
The Robotnik RB-WATCHER XL patrols for up to 10 h per charge, is rated IP55 and climbs 14 cm obstacles, with a bi-spectral PTZ camera, according to its manufacturer.
Robot Distribution delivers it, programmes the rounds, sets up alert routing to your gatehouse, trains your teams and maintains it, to buy, rent or as RaaS.

WHY

Robotic security for warehouses and logistics yards

A logistics platform often covers several hectares: fence line, a yard of parked trailers and swap bodies, loading docks, truck parks and battery charging rooms. Intrusions, theft from trailers and gates left open happen mostly at night and at weekends, when the site runs at low activity.

The robot covers these distances at regular times, in all weathers, and reports what it sees to the gatehouse. Guards keep access control, verification and response; a docked drone can add an aerial view of the site to the ground round.

HOW IT RUNS

How site security runs with the robot.

Mapping the site
At commissioning the robot maps the fence, traffic lanes, yard and docks. With the security manager we set routes, checkpoints (gates, docks, tanks, charging rooms) and zones to avoid during operations.
Perimeter and yard rounds
The robot follows the fence and passes between trailers. The Ascento Guard detects intruders, open gates, damaged fences and overheating equipment, according to its manufacturer.
Alert and verification
For each anomaly, visible and thermal images and the position go to the gatehouse. The Enova Robotics PGuard observes up to 500 m with its 32× optical zoom, according to its manufacturer; the guard checks, then decides.
Charging and aerial view
The robot returns to its station between rounds. On a large site, the DJI Dock 3 launches a drone that flies up to 54 minutes within a 10 km radius, according to its manufacturer, for an overall view.

The Robotnik RB-WATCHER XL robot passes between trailers parked in a warehouse truck yard, its camera turned towards a gate. — In the yard, the robot passes between trailers and checks the gates.

A security guard joins the Robotnik RB-WATCHER XL robot in front of a loading dock to verify an alert at night. — On an alert, the guard joins the robot to verify.

THE ROBOTS

Logistics security robots and drones in our catalogue.

Robotnik RB-WATCHER XL
Security and patrol
Runtime
10 h
Maximum speed
1.5 m/s
Ingress protection
IP55
On order
From €49,990 ex VATor €1,699/month in RaaS
PGuard
Security and patrol
Maximum speed
12 km/h
Runtime
8 h
Weight
250 kg
On order
Price on request
Gosuncn X3
Security and patrol
Runtime
8 h
Weight
170 kg
Ingress protection
IP55
On order
Price on request
Ascento
Ascento Guard
Security and patrol
Runtime
8 h
Key feature
Thermal, RGB and IR cameras
Weight
30 kg
On order
Price on request
DJI Dock 3
Professional drones
Ingress protection
IP56
Key feature
54 min flight time
Key feature
10 km operating radius
On order
From €16,790 ex VATor €569/month in RaaS

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BEFORE INSTALLING

What the site survey checks before installation.

Ground and surfaces
Tarmac, gravel, potholes, kerbs and rails are noted: the four-wheel-drive Enova Robotics PGuard climbs 20 cm obstacles and 25° slopes, according to its manufacturer.
Weather and temperatures
Rounds run in rain, wind and cold: the Enova Robotics PGuard works from −20 to +50 °C and the DJI Dock 3 from −30 to 50 °C, according to their manufacturers.
Sharing space with trucks and forklifts
Operating hours, truck lanes, dock manoeuvres and forklift traffic: patrol windows and no-go zones are set so the robot does not disrupt operations.
Network, monitoring and regulation
4G, 5G or Wi-Fi coverage to the far end of the fence, link with existing CCTV, GDPR for images; a docked drone requires an authorisation in the specific category under Regulations (EU) 2019/947 and 2019/945.

FAQ

Logistics security managers' questions about robotic surveillance.

How large an area can a robot watch?

It depends on the route and speed: according to their manufacturers, the Enova Robotics PGuard travels at up to 12 km/h for 8 h, and the Gosuncn X3 covers 8 h or 28 km per charge. For several hectares, a ground robot is combined with a docked drone.

Do the robots work in rain and cold?

Yes, within the stated limits: the Robotnik RB-WATCHER XL is rated IP55, the Enova Robotics PGuard works from −20 to +50 °C and the Ascento Guard is built for rain, snow and wind, according to their manufacturers.

Can the robot see at night?

Yes: every robot on this page carries a thermal camera, as standard or as an option. The Gosuncn X3, for example, takes an optional 384 × 288 thermal camera alongside its 30× zoom camera, according to its manufacturer.

Ground robot or docked drone?

The ground robot does the close rounds along fences, between trailers and on the docks. A docked drone such as the DJI Dock 3 gives a fast aerial view of a large site; its operation falls under the specific category of European Regulations 2019/947 and 2019/945.

Does the robot integrate with our CCTV?

The Ascento Guard integrates with existing video management systems, according to its manufacturer. For the other models, alert routing to your gatehouse is studied during the site survey.

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