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Mexican authorities said on Monday that police will deploy robot dogs to help combat crime during the 2026 World Cup this summer.
The four-legged robots will enter high-risk locations and transmit live video footage to security teams, allowing officers to assess situations before intervening during the football tournament.
Mexico will co-host the World Cup alongside the United States and Canada, with matches scheduled from 11 June to 19 July 2026.
The city council of Guadalupe, part of the Monterrey metropolitan area and home to one of the tournament venues, purchased the robotic units for 2.5 million pesos (about $145,000).
Footage released by the local government showed one of the robot dogs walking through an abandoned building and climbing stairs, albeit with some difficulty.
The video also showed the robot sending live images to police officers following closely behind. In the demonstration, the robotic dog confronted an armed suspect and instructed him to drop his weapon through a loudspeaker.
Guadalupe’s mayor, Hector Garcia, said the robot dogs would support officers during initial interventions and help protect their physical safety.
He added that authorities would deploy the robots whenever disturbances occur.
BBVA Stadium, which will be renamed Estadio Monterrey for the tournament, is set to host four World Cup matches.
