Robotic Dog Aids Police in Locating Armed Person
A robotic dog named Roscoe, controlled remotely by state troopers, helped avert a tragedy by locating an armed person barricaded in a house in Massachusetts. The person shot and disabled the robotic dog before being arrested by the police.
Key Points
- Robotic dog named Roscoe, part of Massachusetts state police bomb squad, used to locate armed suspect in a house.
- Person barricaded in the basement was armed with a rifle and shot the robotic dog before being arrested by the police.
- Boston Dynamics, the company that made the robotic dog, mentioned it was the first time one of their robots had been shot.
- The robotic dog was sent for repairs, and a new unit will be provided to state police.
Pros
- The robotic dog helped locate an armed suspect without endangering human officers.
- It prevented the need for human operators to enter a potentially dangerous situation.
Cons
- The robotic dog was shot and disabled by the armed suspect.