Overview
- Municipal officials confirmed the purchase of four robot dogs for 2.5 million pesos and presented them in a public demonstration.
- The K9-X machines are slated to assist police in Guadalupe, part of the Monterrey metro area hosting World Cup matches at BBVA Stadium.
- Demo footage showed the robots conducting reconnaissance, climbing stairs with some difficulty, transmitting live images and issuing a loudspeaker warning.
- The units feature cameras, night vision and voice-command capabilities, and are built to enter rough terrain without carrying weapons.
- Authorities said the robots complement expanded security that includes 100 new patrols and drone operations ahead of the tournament.