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title: "Robot Dogs Patrol AI Data Centers, Slashing Human Guard Costs: 'Huge Uptick In Interest,' Says Boston Dynamics Executive"
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description: "As AI and cloud computing drive data center construction, companies are increasingly using robot dogs for security. Boston Dynamics' Spot and Ghost Robotics' Vision 60 robots patrol facilities, reducing the need for human guards and cutting costs significantly. With a human guard costing around $150,000, deploying a robot alongside one guard can save money while enhancing security. These robots can monitor for leaks and security breaches, showcasing a growing trend in the robotics industry as companies seek efficiency and reliability in their operations."
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# Robot Dogs Patrol AI Data Centers, Slashing Human Guard Costs: 'Huge Uptick In Interest,' Says Boston Dynamics Executive

As AI and cloud computing drive an unprecedented boom in data center construction, companies are turning to robot dogs to help secure and monitor sprawling facilities.

## **Robot Dogs Deployed For AI Data Center Security**

Data center operators are experimenting with four-legged robots, roughly the size of large dogs, that can patrol fences, inspect equipment, and alert human staff to potential problems before they cause costly downtime, reported Business Insider on Monday.

“I was literally at a data center this week,” said **Merry Frayne**, senior director of product management at Boston Dynamics, maker of the Spot robot.

She added, “We’ve seen a huge, huge uptick in interest from data centers in the last year, I’d say, which is probably not surprising given the investment in that space.”

**Boston Dynamics' Spot** and **Ghost Robotics' Vision 60** are being used to augment human guards rather than replace them.

"We know that the cost for a human guard is around $150,000," said **Michael Subhan**, chief growth officer at Ghost Robotics.

He added, "Instead of having two guards at $300,000, you can have one guard and a robot. And the robot obviously doesn't get sick or go on vacation."

Spot and Vision 60 robots can travel several miles on a single charge, monitoring both external perimeters and internal operations for leaks, thermal anomalies, and security breaches.

Some operators, like Novva Data Centers in Utah, deploy teams of Spots on pre-programmed missions to collect data and report unusual activity.

## **AI And Humanoid Robots Drive Global Robotics Race**

At GTC 2026, **Nvidia Corp.** (NASDAQ:NVDA) CEO **Jensen Huang** showcased a real-world AI-powered Olaf robot in partnership with **Walt Disney Company** (NYSE:DIS), capable of walking independently and interacting with its environment using Nvidia hardware and advanced simulations.

Last month, **Tesla Inc.** (NASDAQ:TSLA) CEO **Elon Musk** promoted the Optimus humanoid robot as a long-term value driver, priced at $20,000–$30,000, but prediction markets gave only a 21% chance of a 2026 launch, raising questions about revenue impact and potential stock effects.

In China, Unitree sold 23,700 robot dogs in 2024, providing valuable real-world data for humanoid robot development.

**ARK Invest's** **Brett Winton** noted that lower-priced quadrupeds gave China a data advantage over U.S. companies like Tesla, **Figure AI**, and **Apptronik Inc****.**

**_Disclaimer_:** _This content was partially produced with the help of AI tools and was reviewed and published by Benzinga editors._

_Photo courtesy: Shutterstock_

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