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Guadalupe Deploys Robot Dogs for Estadio BBVA Security Ahead of 2026 World Cup

The city has already tested the K9-X quadrupeds at a Rayados match as part of a broader plan integrating drones with C4 monitoring.

Overview

  • Four units are assigned to the new División K9-X and are operated by Guadalupe municipal police under human control rather than autonomously.
  • Their first live deployment came during a Concachampions game at Estadio BBVA, where they patrolled exterior areas, covered access points, and inspected vehicle undersides.
  • The robots carry high-definition cameras, night-vision lenses, loudspeakers, and live video links to survey hazardous spaces before officers engage.
  • Officials say the units will be incorporated into matchday security for the stadium’s World Cup fixtures scheduled for June and July 2026.
  • Municipal reports cite an outlay of about 2.5 million pesos for the devices, and no incidents were reported during the initial rollout.