ICE Explores Purchase of Robot Dogs for Immigration Enforcement

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement is exploring the purchase of robotic dogs as part of its expanding use of technology for immigration enforcement. The agency posted a market research notice on August 29, 2026, seeking information on quadruped unmanned ground vehicles, specifically the Spot robot made by Boston Dynamics. The notice indicates ICE plans to spend between $1 million and $2 million on the robots and accompanying equipment. According to procurement documents, the remotely operated robots are intended to support officer safety by providing capabilities for inspection, situational awareness, and hazard assessment.