Summary
A draft ICE specification seeks information on quadruped robots for inspection, situational awareness and hazard assessment, according to Fortune/Bloomberg. The notice signals procurement exploration, not a confirmed purchase or deployment.
Why it matters
The notice shows physical AI moving into federal operational planning, while the lack of an award means capability, scale and use remain uncertain.
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