New York Police Unveil 'Digidog', High-Tech Robotic Police Dog To Fight Crime
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New York Police Department also showcased other latest technologies that will help the force in fighting crime.
The New York Police Department (NYPD) introduced a robot police dog that will be at the forefront of fighting crime. The 'digidog', known as Spot, is a remote-controlled robot made by Hyundai-owned Boston Dynamics. The NYPD revealed the dog model at a press conference where Mayor Eric Adams was also present. According to CBS News, the police dog can help human beings in times of crisis, patrol subways and dangerous areas and monitor construction sites. It has also been designed to communicate with people. .@NYCMayor & @NYPDPC announce 3 new pieces of tech the NYPD will test & utilize to increase officer & resident safety:-StarChase-K5 Autonomous Security Robot (ASR)-“Spot” the DigidogThis tech will be on display for 3 days in Times Square for NYers to see & ask questions. pic.twitter.com/SdNNY9i5te The Future of Public Safety is NOW:🐕Digidog is a RC K-9 robot for use in assessing hazardous situations🚙StarChase pilot will test a projectile that attaches a GPS-enabled device to stolen or ghost vehicles🚨K5 ASR pilot will help conduct automated patrol in confined areas pic.twitter.com/4Qp05ph81o
