Welcome to DU! The truly grassroots left-of-center political community where regular people, not algorithms, drive the discussions and set the standards. Join the community: Create a free account Support DU (and get rid of ads!): Become a Star Member Latest Breaking News Editorials & Other Articles General Discussion The DU Lounge All Forums Issue Forums Culture Forums Alliance Forums Region Forums Support Forums Help & Search

General Discussion

displacedvermoter

(4,869 posts)

1. In terms of a tracking and detecting role

Reply to applegrove (Original post)

Tue Apr 14, 2026, 03:56 PM

Apr 14

I can't imagine they will ever be able to match a dog's ability to both catch a scent from a huge distance, and then follow that scent for huge distances over various terrains.

Robo attack dogs, like in the movies, I guess.

Edit history

Please sign in to view edit histories.

Recommendations

1 members have recommended this reply (displayed in chronological order):

SheltieLover

7 replies

= new reply since forum marked as read

Highlight:

Robot dogs taking security jobs? [View all] applegrove Apr 14 OP

In terms of a tracking and detecting role displacedvermoter Apr 14 #1

No, but think of the "hive mind" advantages. Arthur_Frain Apr 14 #2

Oh yeah, in a fairly limited space, like a lab or a warehouse. displacedvermoter Apr 14 #3

Yes, I'm sure they do Arthur_Frain Apr 15 #4

Remember "The Prisoner" displacedvermoter Apr 15 #5

Police dogs need something to laugh at lame54 Apr 15 #6

I doubt it would be hard to blind one Red Mountain Apr 15 #7