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US Immigration and Customs Enforcement has added a fleet of Boston Dynamics robot dogs to its operations, according to WCVB. The deployment of the four-legged robotic platforms by a federal immigration agency is drawing attention to the growing use of robotics in law enforcement and border security, and to questions about surveillance and privacy that come with it.
- 2Evening trail run turns tricky as wildlife emerges●Great run out, though the last leg was just as the sun was setting and all the critters came out. So running was tricky
A runner described an enjoyable trail outing that became difficult on the final stretch, when the sun set and nocturnal animals came out. Their dog, Penny, kept darting in different directions after the smells, making the last leg hard going. The run was done barefoot on trails, a detail the runner highlighted alongside their usual fitness hashtags.
- 3ICE adds Boston Dynamics robot dogs for safety checks▼ICE adds fleet of Boston Dynamics robot dogs for safety checks
US Immigration and Customs Enforcement has acquired a fleet of Boston Dynamics robot dogs to carry out safety checks. The deployment of the four-legged robots by a federal law enforcement agency is drawing attention to the growing use of robotics in government and policing, with debate expected over the appropriateness of such technology in immigration enforcement work.