Portland Police Add Robot Dog to Bomb Squad Arsenal
Portland police introduce $150,000 Boston Dynamics robot dog for bomb squad and hazardous materials response, promising no surveillance or enforcement use.
Portland police unveil robotic dog for 'dangerous tactical incidents'
The Port of Police Department and the Police Bureau are teaming up on Thursday to unveil a new robot dog that will be deployed for “dangerous tactical incidents,” authorities announced.
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Police say the new four-legged robot can scale difficult terrain and will assist during some of their most challenging calls.
Robot joins Portland area police agencies for tricky situations
The Boston Dynamics robot, model name Spot, will join six older robot models already assigned to the Metro Explosives Disposal Unit, a group of 16 bomb technicians and seven K-9 teams from police agencies across the Portland area. Similar robots have sparked controversy elsewhere.
Portland police introduce new robot ‘dog’
PORTLAND Ore. (KPTV) - A new type of “K-9″ is joining the Portland Police Bureau. But it’s not like any other dog you’ve likely seen. “Spot” the four-legged robot is manufactured by Boston Dynamics and Portland police said at a news conference Thursday that he’ll be used in many ways, including bomb disposal.
See Spot run! Portland Police unveils new robo partner
Meet Spot, the agile mobile robot dog. This new four-legged friend will soon help keep communities safe during dangerous missions.
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