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Tech Developments

By Cal Biesecker

Tuesday, February 15th, 2022

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Tech Developments

A robot dog operating along ATVs in the southwest U.S. Photo: Ghost Robotics

DHS S&T, CBP Evaluate Robot Dogs for Border Security The Department of Homeland Security Science and Technology Directorate and Customs and Border Protection are conducting research, development and evaluation of quadruped robotic platforms that looks like robot dogs for potential border security applications. The Automated Ground Surveillance Vehicle effort, led by S&T, is essentially aimed at being a force multiplier for CBP while reducing dangers to humans in life-threatening situations. The 100-pound robot dogs are developed by Ghost Robotics. “Operating…

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