ICE Plans to Spend Up to $2 Million on 'Robot Dogs'
· Telemundo McAllen (KTLM)
The Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agency plans to spend up to $2 million on the purchase of 'robot dogs' that the agency would use in immigration control operations, according to a government funding document reviewed by NBC News. Boston Dynamics, the manufacturer of the robots, claims that they can open doors and climb stairs. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) did not immediately respond to a request for comment. We have also reached out to Boston Dynamics to inquire about the status of the purchase. The funding document indicates that ICE could spend between $1 and $2 million on the robots, which are noted to be used 'for inspection, situational awareness, and hazard assessment in environments that may pose risks to personnel.'
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