Wichita Police Department asks City Council for $650,000 for two robotic dogs

The Wichita Police Department will ask the City Council to approve $650,000 in funding for two robotic dogs: one for the SWAT ...
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A $100,000 Robot Dog Is Becoming Standard in Policing — and Raising Ethical Alarms

(Bloomberg) -- Spot, the four-legged robot from Boston Dynamics Inc., is perhaps best known for its viral dance routines to songs like “Uptown Funk.” But beyond its playful antics, Spot’s ability to ...
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These robot dogs are becoming standard on police forces — leading to concerns

Spot, the four-legged robot from Boston Dynamics Inc., is perhaps best known for its viral dance routines to songs like “Uptown Funk.” But beyond its playful antics, Spot’s ability to climb stairs and ...

This Robotic Dog Could Revolutionize Adventure Travel

A robotic dog that can run, climb, and carry your gear across rugged terrain sounds like science fiction. But Chinese robotics company Unitree believes it has built exactly that with the As2 companion ...
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Wild New Robot Dog Is So Strong You Can Ride It Like a Four-Legged Skateboard

Chinese robot maker Unitree has shown off its next quadripedal robot dog — and it’s a doozy. The Unitree A2 Stellar Explorer, advertised as being “lighter, stronger, and faster,” can perform some ...
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Video: Unitree’s AI-powered robot dog carries 143 pounds, runs 11 mph with AI and LiDAR

Chinese robotics firm Unitree Robotics has unveiled the vAs2, a high-performance quadruped robot built ...