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ICE plans to purchase robot dogs

Published

28 August 2026

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technology

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Cybersecurity

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United States

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Fusion42 · 29 August 2026 · Fusion42 review

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) plans to spend up to $2 million on Boston Dynamics' SPOT robot dogs for inspection, situational awareness, and hazard assessment to enhance officer safety, particularly in border and infrastructure security operations.

This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Cybersecurity.

◆ The Wire takeaway

Law enforcement robotics are gaining budget priority in U.S. federal security agencies, signalling procurement opportunities for robotics and sensor startups supplying police and border control tech.

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1 source · 28 Aug 2026

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