The NYPD has terminated its contract with the maker of a creepy robot dog, following a fierce backlash over its use in policing ztayeb@businessinsider.com (Zahra Tayeb)
The NYPD have ended their contract with robot dog creator, Boston Dynamics.
The news comes after a fierce backlash over its use in the city.
Bill de Blasio, New York s mayor, said he was glad the Digidog was put down.
After fierce backlash, the New York Police Department has ended its contract with the creator of a four-legged robotic dog, known as Digidog.
Multiple outlets, including The Guardian, reported the development on Friday. The police scrapped the $94,000 deal with its maker, Boston Dynamics, following concerns about its deployment in the city.