Texas A&M engineering students build robotic, AI-powered dog to help with emergency response

A group of engineering students at Texas A&M is experimenting with incorporating AI into emergency response through an ...
The Virginian-Pilot

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 ...
Futurism

Chinese Firefighters Using Robot Dogs With Huge Hoses Attached

Since Boston Dynamic first teased its BigDog robot in 2004, four-legged hound automatons have exploded in popularity. There are now dozens of robot dogs in development, ranging from military and ...
The Boston Globe

A $100,000 robot dog is becoming standard in policing — and raising ethical alarms

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 ...