Standoff Results in Robot Dog Disabled by Suspect
In Massachusetts, during a standoff, a suspect disabled a police robot dog. Despite being shot, the robot, SPOT, facilitated the suspect's surrender. This highlights the role of robots in tactical scenarios, reducing human risk. The damaged robot, Roscoe, was sent back to Boston Dynamics for assessment, with a replacement planned for the state police.
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Massachusetts State Police said Wednesday that a suspect shot and disabled a robot dog that was pursuing him inside a home.
