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Farmers and researchers are deploying four-legged robots equipped with thermal sensors, cameras and AI vision models not just to guard high-value crops but to gather detailed data on plant health. Volkswagen has used robotic sheep to study agrivoltaics at a Polish solar farm, illustrating how the technology is spreading beyond simple security patrols.
A federal procurement notice reviewed by ABC News shows Immigration and Customs Enforcement intends to spend up to $2 million on Boston Dynamics' SPOT robots, each priced around $120,000 with an extendable arm. The filing states the robots would provide remote inspection, situational awareness, and hazard assessment capabilities in risky environments. This follows earlier reporting that ICE sought $20 million worth of electric shock gloves.