Certis Group has formed a strategic partnership with US-based robotics company FieldAI to deploy autonomous robots in real-world security environments, targeting large-scale, multi-site operations across global markets.
The agreement formalises collaboration between Certis, a Singapore-headquartered provider of integrated security and operations services, and FieldAI, which develops general-purpose autonomy software for robots operating in dynamic environments.
The partnership will combine FieldAI’s autonomy technology with Certis’ Mozart orchestration platform, which coordinates robots, human personnel, workflows and command-and-control systems. The stated aim is to enable scalable deployment of robots that can operate alongside human teams in complex, mission-critical settings.
Certis President and Group CEO Ng Tian Beng said robotics must integrate seamlessly into existing operational models to be viable at scale.
“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,” Ng said.
“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.”
Under the arrangement, FieldAI’s autonomy software will be integrated with Certis’ command-and-control systems to support deployments across indoor and outdoor environments, including transport hubs, commercial and industrial facilities, public infrastructure and remote or hazardous sites.
FieldAI’s core technology, known as Field Foundation Models, enables robots to operate without relying on pre-mapped routes or fixed infrastructure. The system is designed to adapt to new environments, with learnings shared across the fleet to improve performance over time.
Ali Agha, Founder and CEO of FieldAI, said the company’s focus is on managing operational uncertainty in real time.
“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,” Agha said.
“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. Integrating our autonomy technology with Certis’ orchestration and operational platforms allows us to advance these capabilities in live operations at scale.”
Initial use cases will centre on security applications, including autonomous patrols, real-time incident detection, remote supervision and coordinated human-robot response. Over time, the companies plan to explore broader applications such as inspection, facilities monitoring and intelligent field operations.
FieldAI has opened a Singapore office to support joint deployments and integration work. Both companies said they will collaborate on training, safety validation and operational frameworks to support responsible deployment of autonomous systems in live environments.
Photo: Certis President and Group CEO Ng Tian Beng (fifth from left) and FieldAI Founder and CEO Ali Agha (fifth from right) at the signing ceremony formalising the strategic partnership between Certis and FieldAI, aimed at advancing scalable autonomous robotics in live security environments
