https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2023/apr/26/robot-dogs-new-york-building-collapse-surveillance > Robots praised by New York mayor for searching ruins of a parking garage collapse, but critics fear robots will collect private data > “Digidog is out of the pound,” Eric Adams declared in April. The New York City mayor also insisted the successful use of the controversial robot in response to a recent building collapse should convince critics such devices can improve safety in the city.