Armed DogRobot Integrates into Zacatecas' $53 Million Security Force
Zacatecas Unveils Armed Robot Dog and State-of-the-Art Command Center
In a bid to enhance security and combat crime, the state of Zacatecas has introduced a new addition to its police equipment – an armed robot dog known as the DogBot. This announcement was made last week alongside the unveiling of a new police command center named C5, built at a cost of 1 billion pesos (US $53.6 million).
The DogBot, weighing 60 kg and capable of reaching speeds of 6 meters per second (13.4 mph), is designed to operate in complex, high-risk environments. It features advanced sensor technology, including cameras and laser remote sensing radar, and can enter buildings like houses or caves, potentially aiding in rescue operations. Remarkably, the DogBot can carry an assault rifle and be operated remotely, and it is also capable of neutralizing entire groups.
The state's Security Minister General Arturo Medina Mayoral claimed that these tools will significantly reduce all types of crime, such as kidnapping, armed robbery, highway robberies, and homicide. He also stated that these devices allow weapons to be detected from miles away.
The DogBot is not a unique addition to security operations in Mexico. Last year, the Chihuahua Municipal Police introduced a robot called "Pantera," an all-terrain vehicle-type robot designed to support officers in high-risk special operations.
Zacatecas Governor David Monreal described the C5 infrastructure as a key element in his administration's strategy to pacify the state. The C5 system includes 3,000 video surveillance cameras, panic buttons, communication platforms, and databases, designed to monitor and respond to emergencies and provide community services.
General Luis Hernández, who presented the introduction of the DogBots in Zacatecas last week, emphasized the importance of these new tools in maintaining peace and security in the region. According to Vision for Humanity, Zacatecas is among the 10 least peaceful states in Mexico, with a homicide rate of 29.7 per 100,000 people in 2024.
The DogBot's incorporation into security operations is expected to contribute significantly to the efforts aimed at reducing crime and improving the safety of the citizens of Zacatecas.
