Certis, a Singapore-based provider of integrated security and operations services, has formed a strategic partnership with US robotics company FieldAI to deploy autonomous robots in real-world security environments.
The companies say the collaboration aims to scale the use of robotics across complex, multi-site security operations by integrating autonomous machines with existing command systems, operational workflows, and human teams.
The partnership combines FieldAI’s autonomy software with Certis’ operational management capabilities, including the company’s Mozart orchestration platform, which coordinates robots, personnel, workflows, and command systems.
FieldAI’s autonomy technology will be integrated with Certis’ command-and-control platforms to support the deployment of robots working alongside human security teams.
The systems are designed to operate in a variety of environments, including transport hubs, public infrastructure, commercial and industrial facilities, and remote or hazardous locations.
According to the companies, the robots will perform routine tasks such as patrols and monitoring, allowing human personnel to focus on higher-level analysis and response activities.
“The security industry currently employs more than 30 million workers globally, and operates in increasingly complex and labour-constrained environments, where reliability, safety and accountability are non-negotiable,” said Ng Tian Beng, president and group CEO of Certis.
“For robotics to be viable at scale, they must integrate seamlessly with human teams, operational workflows and command systems. This partnership with FieldAI reflects our approach of working with leading technology companies to deploy solutions that can perform consistently in live, mission-critical environments.”
At the core of FieldAI’s technology are its Field Foundation Models, which act as general-purpose autonomy software capable of controlling different types of robots in dynamic environments without relying on pre-mapped routes or supporting infrastructure.
“The real world is complex and unpredictable. That’s why we built autonomy that focuses on managing uncertainty, while learning and improving itself continuously across deployments,” said Ali Agha, CEO of FieldAI.
“Because the FieldAI brain doesn’t need prior maps or pre-planned routes, customers can deploy these systems quickly and scale them across new sites with minimal cost and setup.”
FieldAI has opened a new office in Singapore to support the partnership and ongoing deployments with Certis.
While the initial focus is on security applications, the companies say the collaboration could expand into other areas such as inspection, facilities monitoring, and field operations in the future.
