ICE Adds Fleet of Boston Dynamics Robot Dogs for Safety Checks
The sole-source purchase will give the agency remotely operated robots for inspection, hazard assessment and semi-autonomous patrols, officials said.
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ICE Unleashes New Enforcement Tool: Robot Dogs
Federal immigration agents are getting four robot dogs designed to inspect dangerous areas before officers enter. Under a $1.3 million deal, Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) will purchase the robots from Connecticut-based Radeco, equipped with a robotic arm, thermal camera, and sensors to detect explosives, according to the Boston Globe. The agency described the technology as an “additional tool to safely assess potentially dangerous si…
They will be used to assess risks (such as detection of hazardous gases, radiological materials or suspicious packages) before sending human personnel, thereby protecting the integrity of agents in high-risk operations.
ICE to buy modified Boston Dynamics robot dogs in $1.3 million contract - The Boston Globe
The agency inked the deal with Connecticut company Radeco, which modifies the original machines with military grade add-ons that include a robotic arm, thermal camera, and sensors for explosive materials.
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