Technology is renewing all aspects of our lives, in principle for the better, and one where we are seeing the most advances is in terms of safety and security. While it is true that cybercrime is on the rise and our privacy is more at stake, there are more and more tools and devices that are emerging to protect us.
Security cameras or mobile phones that keep us connected 24 hours a day could be some of the most common examples, but when security levels have to be higher, there are more sophisticated devices that show us how advanced technology is in this aspect. .
As reported in Reuters a few weeks ago, it has been detected that The US Secret Service has placed several robot guard dogs to guard and monitor the Mar-a-Lago house and private clubin Palm Beach (Florida) of the newly elected US president, Donald Trump.
Little by little, robots become more like the concepts we have of them from the movies, and they acquire very useful skills for various tasks. On this occasion, these robot dogs, so called because they move on all fours, are a product of Boston Dynamics, one of the most important and advanced robotic companies in the world.
“The protection of the president-elect is a top priority,” the Secret Service assures
This robot is called Spot is in charge of patrolling the gardens of Trump’s mansion and it is postulated as a very useful tool because they are equipped with surveillance technology and a series of advanced sensors for protective operations.
According to this federal agency, the robot dog provides “technical expertise and operational support for criminal investigations.” spot, It measures just under 1.20 meters long and about 60 centimeters high. and can move at speeds of up to 1.50 meters per second on its four legs.
This robot dog has a cost of $75,000but taking into account the additional functions that have had to be integrated into it, we can be sure that it has cost more for this organization. What is clear is that it is not advisable to approach him, in fact on his paws he has a message that says “Do not pet”we don’t think it could bite you, but your integrity is surely at risk if you do.
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