Star Robotics launches Watchbot 2 on April 16, upgrading its autonomous security robot with better navigation for data centers and power plants

Star Robotics unveiled Watchbot 2 during a livestreamed event on April 16. The robot is designed for autonomous security surveillance and inspection in facilities like data centers and power plants—places where human guards spend hours walking the same routes every shift.

The upgrade focuses on improved autonomy and navigation, meaning the robot can move through buildings more reliably on its own without constant human direction. This translates to fewer false alarms and more consistent coverage of high-value infrastructure that needs round-the-clock monitoring.

For facility managers at data centers, power utilities, and manufacturing plants, this matters because autonomous security robots can reduce labor costs while providing 24/7 surveillance without fatigue or blind spots. A robot that navigates reliably means fewer false alerts that waste security staff time, and faster detection of actual problems.