Plainfield

A Plainfield, Connecticut robotics company has been awarded a $1.3 million contract from US Immigration and Customs Enforcement to develop enhanced robot dogs. The deal highlights the growing use of robotic systems by federal law enforcement agencies. The arrangement is likely to draw attention from both the robotics industry and critics of ICE's expanding surveillance and enforcement technology.

Plainfield, New Jersey is testing a new emergency siren system following deadly storms that struck the area in 2025. The sirens are intended to give residents earlier warning of severe weather, and officials are checking whether the system works reliably across the city.