Winnipeg Free Press By: Dylan Robertson Save to Read Later The Winnipeg Police Service is set to acquire a pricey dog-shaped robot, to be used in hostage situations, that's already been ditched by police in New York City. The Winnipeg Police Service is set to acquire a pricey dog-shaped robot, to be used in hostage situations, that's already been ditched by police in New York City. "Spot," which is made by Boston Dynamics, costs $28,000. The 32-kilogram robot "has the ability to navigate obstacles, uneven terrain (and) situations where our traditional robot platforms can't go into," said Winnipeg police Insp. Brian Miln at a news conference Wednesday.