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What is Geofencing?
Geofencing is setting virtual boundaries within a robot's map to keep it inside approved areas or out of restricted zones, without any physical barrier.
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Geofencing lets an operator define areas a robot should treat as off-limits — a stock room, a stage during an event, an area with fragile flooring — or conversely, areas it must stay within, purely through software boundaries drawn on the robot's map. No physical barrier or marker is needed.
This is particularly useful in shared or multi-purpose spaces where the same floor might need different treatment on different days: a conference hall might need full coverage most days but a defined no-go zone during a specific event. Geofences can usually be adjusted quickly through the fleet management dashboard, without a technician visit.
Combined with mapping and scheduling, geofencing gives operators fine control over exactly what a robot does and doesn't cover, which matters for buildings with sensitive areas or variable layouts from week to week.
Common questions
- Can I change geofenced areas myself without calling support?
- In most systems, yes — geofences are usually editable through the fleet management dashboard without needing a technician visit.
- Does geofencing require any physical equipment?
- No, it's a purely software-defined boundary within the robot's existing map, with no tape, markers or physical barriers needed.
- What's a common reason to use geofencing?
- Keeping a robot out of stock rooms, stages or areas with fragile or unsuitable flooring, particularly in multi-purpose spaces.
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