‘Do not pet’: Robot dog “Spot” seen patrolling Mar-A-Lago

[Still Waters]

A robotic dog named “Spot” made by Boston Dynamics is the latest tool in the arsenal of the US Secret Service.

The device has lately been spotted patrolling the perimeter of President-elect Donald Trump’s Mar-a-Lago resort in Palm Beach, Florida.

They do not have weapons - and each can be controlled remotely or automatically - as long as its route is pre-programmed.

Passers-by are warned by a sign on each of Spot’s legs: “DO NOT PET.”

Video of Spot strutting around the property has gone viral on TikTok - where reactions range from calling them cool and cute, to creepy - and become fodder for jokes on American late night television. But its mission is no laughing matter.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c30p16gn3pvo

[Sir Wearer of Hats]

“They do not have weapons” …. Bull dust. They’ll be armed, you can bet on it. 

[HandsomeGorilla]

Let's see Kristi Noem try to shoot that dog.

[WVK]

Very realistic looking:

https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-d7rRArTzzh0/Vr1os6ceZwI/AAAAAAAAPrc/bGugBWqBWRA/s1600/Hitler%2Band%2BHis%2BBeloved%2BDog%2BBlondi%2B%282%29.jpg

[Portre]

Secret Service Director Ronald Rowe testified that an "autonomous robot" was being used to protect President-elect Donald Trump.

Rowe made the remarks Thursday during a hearing with a House task force investigating the attempted assassinations of Trump.

The Secret Service director said his agency had worked with the Department of Homeland Security's Science and Technology Directorate to utilize the new capabilities.

Secret Service director confirms 'autonomous robot' being used to protect Trump

[Portre]

...but he's afraid of dogs.

[+and-then]

November 5th, 2024.  A date that will live in infamy...   The nutters will be coming out of the woodwork for years.