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ICE to buy modified Boston Dynamics robot dogs in $1.3M contract
Original: ICE to buy modified Boston Dynamics' robot dogs in $1.3M contract
US Immigration and Customs Enforcement is spending $1.3 million on modified Boston Dynamics robot dogs, according to a contract report covered by MassLive. The purchase suggests the immigration enforcement agency is expanding its use of quadruped robots for field operations. The deal is likely to fuel debate over the use of advanced robotics by law enforcement and border agencies.
Why now: Concerns about surveillance and militarized robotics being used in immigration enforcement are drawing attention.
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