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.