La police de l'immigration américaine prévoit jusqu'à 2 millions de dollars pour des robots chiens Spot

ABC News has seen a federal purchase notice. According to the document, ICE plans to spend up to 2 million dollars on several Spot robots, the robot dogs made by Boston Dynamics.

The machines would be fitted with extendable arms and 360-degree cameras. According to the purchase notice, they are meant to inspect and assess hazards in places that are risky for officers, operated remotely.

Boston Dynamics wanted to set the record straight with Futurism. According to the company, the robots are intended for ICE's criminal investigations branch, Homeland Security Investigations.

Also according to Boston Dynamics, the robots will receive specialised equipment. Its sensors detect chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear and explosive threats.

Futurism estimates that at about 120.000 dollars a unit with its arm, the budget would buy 16 robots. The Boston Dynamics spokesperson, for his part, speaks of only five units.