{
  "id": 10208999,
  "title": "After Putting in a Massive Order for Electric Shock Gloves, ICE Is Now Buying Robot Dogs",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/27/after-putting-in-a-massive-order-for-electric-shock-gloves-ice-is-now",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-09-27T12:02:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Futurism",
    "slug": "futurism",
    "url": "https://futurism.com/robots-and-machines/immigration-ice-electric-shock-gloves-robot-dog-surveillance"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "In recent months, Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has placed a substantial order for electric shock gloves, as well as robot dogs, showcasing the agency's growing interest in advanced technology. The electric shock gloves, designed to deliver a jolt to anyone who interferes, were initially reported to cost $20 million. Now, ICE is eyeing a selection of SPOT robots from Boston Dynamics, acquired through a federal procurement notice. The robots, which cost around $120,000 each, would allow ICE to perform inspections, maintain situational awareness, and assess hazards in potentially risky environments. With a budget allowing for 16 robodogs, ICE aims to bolster its toolkit for public safety and law enforcement operations. These cutting-edge gadgets have also become key components in ICE's propaganda efforts, utilized to film and edit violent raids on civilians into engaging content.",
  "summary": "Robot dogs are coming to Trump's immigration enforcement regime. The post After Putting in a Massive Order for Electric Shock Gloves, ICE Is Now Buying Robot Dogs appeared first on Futurism .",
  "key_points": [
    "ICE orders electric shock gloves for $20 million.",
    "ICE considers buying 16 SPOT robots from Boston Dynamics.",
    "Robots cost $120,000 each for inspections and hazard assessment."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}