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January 17, 2026
Pittsburgh researchers developing lifesaving robot "dogs"
Updated on: January 16, 2026 / 7:58 PM EST / CBS News
TL;DR
- Carnegie Mellon University is developing robot dogs for dangerous situations.
- The robot dog, named Spotless, can assist in search and rescue.
- Spotless can 'sniff' the air to detect hazardous gases.
- It can assess a person's condition, including injuries and heart rate.
- The Defense Department is investing in AI and robotics research at Carnegie Mellon.
- The robot dog is powered by batteries, which are its 'treat'.
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