ICE plans to purchase robot dogs
Summary
The U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) plans to spend up to $2 million to buy robot dogs from Boston Dynamics. These robots will help officers by inspecting dangerous or hard-to-reach areas to keep them safe during law enforcement activities.Key Facts
- ICE is looking to buy Boston Dynamics’ Spot robot dogs.
- The robots have 360-degree cameras and can open doors.
- They are remotely controlled and help with inspections and hazard checks.
- The robot dogs do not have attack abilities but have extendable arms.
- These robots are already used by the Secret Service and various police departments.
- The purchase aims to improve officer safety and support operations at the border and on infrastructure.
- DHS also approved $16 million for electric shock gloves for ICE officers.
- The robots have been seen before on social media patrolling locations like Mar-A-Lago.
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