ICE plans to purchase robot dogs
The U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agency is looking to spend up to $2 million on robot dogs for public safety and law enforcement operations, according to a federal procurement notice. These Boston Dynamic SPOT Robots will provide a remotely operated robotic capability for inspection, situational awareness, and hazard assessment in high-risk environments.
The technology is already used by the Secret Service and police departments nationwide. The SPOT Robots, equipped with 360-degree cameras and extendable arms, can examine crime scenes for weapons and explosives. They cannot attack like normal police dogs but can navigate dangerous, confined, unstable, or difficult-to-access areas, enhancing officer safety and operational decision-making.
This procurement follows a recent approval of $16 million for ICE to purchase electric shock gloves for officers.
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