A Unitree Go2 can support routine site inspections, but it cannot replace the required licence under § 34a GewO or human assessment and responses to alarms. Only buy one once you have tested the route, connectivity, alarm handover and data protection arrangements in your specific operation, and assigned responsibility for dealing with faults. Unitree distinguishes the EDU version from PRO and AIR for its own software development.
If you want to add to your regular inspection routes, check whether the Go2 can handle the actual paths and obstacles, and how handover to security staff will work. EF Robotics and DNS GmbH describe potential uses for the Go2 in site security, inspections and patrols. Its suitability for your particular site must be tested in practice.
If your control room needs to do more than receive alerts — assessing and passing them on, for example — plan the process from the initial alert through to a human response. The Go2 version matters if you need your own software integration: Unitree says its interface for secondary development is available for EDU and higher versions, but not for PRO or AIR.
If cameras or remote data could capture people, you will need to clarify the purpose, access rights and any potential storage for your specific use case. The Federal Commissioner for Data Protection and Freedom of Information’s guidance treats video surveillance as a relevant issue. If employees are involved, co-determination rights under § 87 (1) No. 6 BetrVG may also need to be considered.
Start by checking the planned patrol route and how staff will handle alerts, then consider the control room integration you need and how image data will be managed. The percentages refer to consumers considering a mobile platform to support commercial site inspections.
| Consideration | What to check before buying | Who it matters most to |
|---|---|---|
| Patrol route | Test the route, obstacles and behaviour if connectivity is lost at the site. | If we want regular routes to be patrolled, the robot and route need to work together in the actual environment. Around 33% of consumers particularly value repeatable patrols. |
| Alarm handover | Test responsibility, human assessment, manual control and the escalation process. | If someone needs to make a decision and respond to an alarm, we need a clear handover to the person or team responsible. For around 27% of consumers, human handling of alerts is the main priority. |
| Video and access | Clarify the areas being captured, the purpose, access rights and any potential storage for your specific operation. | If we use live footage, we need to decide who can view it and who might be captured. Around 20% of consumers pay particular attention to how video and remote data are handled. |
| Operation and servicing | Test battery life and the charging process for the planned use; include training, maintenance and fault procedures in the offer. | If the robot is to become part of an ongoing service, we need clear responsibility for support and breakdowns. For around 20% of consumers, reliable operation with servicing is the main priority. |
A camera or remote control does not prove that the robot can already connect to your control room software. Unitree says its interface for secondary development is available for EDU and higher versions, but not for PRO or AIR.
Before choosing a version, test the image, control and alarm data flows with your specific software as part of an integration trial.
The navigation features described by Unitree do not prove that the robot can handle every route or alert scenario at your site.
Test the actual route, handover to staff and response to faults before deciding how it will operate day to day.
A mobile camera may also capture employees or other people. Additional remote access can also increase the number of people able to view the footage.
Clarify the areas being captured, responsibilities, access rights and any potential storage for your specific use case. Check whether co-determination is required if the relevant legal conditions apply.
Manufacturer of the Go2 platform. When choosing a model, consider whether your intended use requires your own software integration.
German provider that describes the Unitree Go2 for site security scenarios.
Systems provider offering the Unitree Go2 for inspection and patrol tasks in commercial settings.
This product selection features Unitree Go2 platforms that can support commercial site inspections. Test the specific route and the control room integration you need before putting a robot into service.
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For supporting site inspections where staff review images and handle alerts. Test the specific route on site before use.
The product details list 4D LiDAR, obstacle avoidance, app-based remote control, 360° vision, SLAM navigation, a top speed of 4,7 m/s and a battery life of 90 minutes.
According to Unitree, the PRO version does not include the interface for secondary development, so it is not suitable for your own software development or a bespoke control room integration. Check the data flows and the right configuration before buying.
No. Anyone providing commercial security to protect the life or property of other people needs a licence from the relevant authority under § 34a GewO, as set out in the Act on Access to the Profession by the Federal Ministry of Justice. Using a robot to support the service does not remove this requirement. The status of any specific operating model must be assessed separately.
Plan for assessment, decision-making and, where necessary, response to be handled as part of the regulated security service. Under § 17 BewachV, the business operator must set out how the security service is to be carried out in written instructions. A robot’s functionality does not prove that these duties no longer apply.
Do not assume that you can. According to Unitree’s developer FAQ, the interface for secondary development is not open on PRO and AIR. For your own integrations, check EDU or a suitable configuration. You will need an integration test to confirm whether it works with your particular control room software.
For your specific operating model, check the purpose of video processing, the areas being captured, access permissions, information for people affected and any potential storage. Data protection requirements must also be considered for live streaming alone. The roles of the client, security provider and technology provider depend on the tasks they actually carry out. If there is a works council and the conditions set out in § 87 (1) No. 6 BetrVG apply, its co-determination rights must be taken into account.
You cannot assume so based solely on the liability insurance required for the security industry. § 14 BewachV sets out the scope of that insurance, but does not confirm whether a specific use of a robot is covered by your existing policy. Check with your insurer against the policy wording, and agree in the offer who is responsible for training, maintenance and handling faults.