TYNDALL AFB, Fla. - Tyndall Air Force Base and the 325th Security Forces Squadron have been working over the past year with Ghost Robotics to develop a system to enhance security and safety for the base population. The NW Florida bases will be one of the first AF to implement semi-autonomous robot dogs into their patrolling regiment. The computerized canines demonstrated their abilities Nov. 10 at an event attended by Maj. Gen. Tom Wilcox, Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center commander, and leadership from the 325th Fighter Wing and the Tyndall AFB Program Management Office. The 325th SFS is the first unit in the Defense Department to use this technology for enhanced security patrolling operations. While these robots walk on all fours … thy aren’t intended to replace military working dogs. “These robot dogs will be used as a force multiplier for enhanced situational awareness by patrolling areas that aren’t desirable for human beings and vehicles,” said Maj. Jordan Criss, 325th Security Forces Squadron commander. (Source: 325th Fighter Wing 11/13/20) https://www.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/2413766/computerized-canines-to-join-tyndall-afb/
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