K9 Police Robots: An Analysis of Current Canine Robot Models Through the Lens of Legitimate Citizen-Robot-State-Interaction
- The article deals with the increasing use of robotic dogs such as "Spot" by Boston Dynamics and "Vision 60" by Ghost Robotics by police authorities worldwide. It describes their various applications, such as patrols, exploring dangerous locations, or assisting in police operations. Unlike real police dogs, these robots can continuously collect data, communicate with citizens, and operate either remotely or autonomously. The article points out that some models can even be equipped with weapons and that current legislation is not adequately prepared to appropriately regulate the associated risks.
| Author: | Carolin Kemper, Michael Kolain |
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| URL: | https://uclajolt.com/k9-police-robots-vol-30-no-1/ |
| ISSN: | 1943-1716 |
| Parent Title (German): | UCLA journal of law and technology: UCLA JOLT |
| Volume: | 30 |
| Publisher: | UCLA |
| Place of publication: | Los Angeles, Calif. |
| Document Type: | Article |
| Language: | English |
| Year of Completion: | 2025 |
| Publishing Institution: | Deutsches Forschungsinstitut für öffentliche Verwaltung |
| Contributing Corporation: | University of California Los Angeles (UCLA) |
| Release Date: | 2026/01/06 |
| Issue: | 1 |
| First Page: | 1 |
| Last Page: | 95 |
| Licence (German): |  Urheberrechtlich geschützt |
