Chelsia Rose Marcius, The New York Times; See ‘Spot’ Save: Robot Dogs Join the New York Fire Department
Plans to use two new robot dogs only in precarious search and rescue missions may help avoid the controversy that met the Police Department’s robots last year.
"“It’s like every piece of equipment we have,” he said. “We hope to never, ever have to use it. But when we need it, it’s important that we have the right thing.”"