Hyundai's Robot Dogs Will Be Patrolling the FIFA World Cup 2026
Summary
Hyundai will use four robot dogs to help with security at the FIFA World Cup 2026 in two locations in the United States. These robots will perform security checks and assist with investigating suspicious items. Hyundai is also providing vehicles to support the event across the host cities in the US, Canada, and Mexico.Key Facts
- Hyundai is deploying four Boston Dynamics Spot robots to patrol the International Broadcast Center in Dallas and the New York–New Jersey Stadium.
- The robot dogs will help with perimeter security and checking suspicious packages or hazardous materials.
- These robots do not use facial recognition technology.
- Hyundai owns Boston Dynamics, the maker of the Spot robots, after acquiring the company in 2021.
- Hyundai is the official robotics partner of FIFA, supporting the tournament with robotics and transportation.
- Hyundai will provide 994 cars and 506 buses to transport national teams, officials, and media across 16 host cities in the US, Canada, and Mexico.
- The 2026 World Cup takes place from June 11 to July 19, 2026.
- This is Hyundai’s largest robotics deployment for a FIFA event and part of its 27-year partnership with FIFA.
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