Police in the Mexican city of Guadalupe plan to deploy four robotic dogs to support security operations during the 2026 FIFA World Cup, as authorities prepare for matches scheduled at the city’s main stadium.
The tournament, set to run from June 11 to July 19 across the United States, Canada and Mexico, will see Guadalupe host four matches at BBVA Stadium, which will be temporarily renamed Estadio Monterrey for the event. Local officials said the quadruped robots will be used to enhance officer safety during large-scale security deployments.
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According to local official Héctor García, the robotic units are designed to scout potentially dangerous areas before human personnel enter. “The robots are primarily intended to protect officers in the field,” García said during a public presentation, outlining their ability to stream live video to emergency services and communicate with suspects through built-in speakers.
During a demonstration, the robots were sent into an abandoned building to simulate locating an armed suspect and instructing the individual to drop their weapon. Officers monitored the situation remotely and moved in after the threat had been contained in the staged scenario.
Authorities have not formally confirmed the manufacturer or model, though the machines appear to resemble the Go2 series developed by Unitree Robotics. Local reports estimate the total cost of the four units at approximately 2.5 million Mexican pesos, or about $140,000.