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November 26, 2019 07:37 pm GMT

Cops use the creepy robot dog from Boston Dynamics for the first time

Cops use the creepy robot dog from Boston Dynamics for the first time

Spot, who has a striking resemblance to the murderous robot dogs of Black Mirror, has been used by law enforcement for the very first time. 

According to records obtained by the Massachusetts ACLU and published by WBUR, the Boston Dynamics robot was leased by the Massachusetts State Police for a three-month trial period ending on Nov. 5. 

Spot in action, as posted by the Massachusetts State Police.
Spot in action, as posted by the Massachusetts State Police.

The records don't share how the cops used Spot, beyond stating it was a “mobile remote observation device.” The robot does not come equipped with any weapons: just four legs, a camera, and one troublingly dextrous arm. Read more...

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