ICE to buy Boston Dynamics Spot robots for public safety

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ICE to buy Boston Dynamics Spot robots for public safety

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement plans to spend up to $2 million on Boston Dynamics' Spot robot dogs to support public safety, according to a Department of Homeland Security notice. The purchase follows an Associated Press report that ICE aims to spend up to $20 million on electric-shock gloves.

Key Facts

ICE plans to spend up to $2 million on Boston Dynamics' Spot robot dogs.
The Department of Homeland Security published the procurement notice on its website.
The Associated Press reported that ICE aims to spend up to $20 million on electric-shock gloves.

Procurement Details

A notice on the Department of Homeland Security website states the agency plans to spend up to $2 million on Boston Dynamics' robot dog. The purchase is intended to support public safety, according to the notice. 404 Media first reported the procurement notice.

Recent ICE Spending

The Associated Press reported weeks earlier that ICE aims to spend up to $20 million on gloves that deliver electric shocks. The Spot robot purchase follows that reported glove procurement.

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ICE to buy Boston Dynamics Spot robots for public safety

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