As the 2026 International Federation of Association Football (FIFA) World Cup in North America approaches, Mexican authorities have deployed cutting-edge four-legged robotic dogs to scout potentially dangerous areas in Monterrey, Nuevo León, where the South Korean national team will play.
Mexican officials announced on Monday that these high-tech canine robots will assist local law enforcement in crime prevention and response during the World Cup, according to AFP.
The Guadalupe City Council, part of the greater Monterrey area hosting World Cup matches, invested 2.5 million PHP (about 42,860 USD) in these advanced security units.
These robotic guardians are engineered to navigate hazardous zones while streaming real-time video to security personnel, enabling swift and informed decision-making.
A recently released demonstration video from Monterrey’s local government showcases one of these agile robots effortlessly traversing an abandoned building on all fours and scaling staircases.
The footage reveals the robot’s capability to relay live video to a covert police team and even issue verbal commands, such as ordering an armed individual to drop their weapon.
Guadalupe Mayor Hector Garcia emphasized that the primary goal of introducing these robotic units is to bolster initial police interventions and enhance officer safety.
He further noted that the robots would be deployed to handle any potential conflict situations that may arise.
Monterrey’s BBVA Stadium is set to host four matches during the World Cup, including South Korea’s final group stage clash against South Africa on June 25.