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Carnegie Mellon Unveils Spotless: Robot Dogs for Rescue Missions

1/17/2026

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Carnegie Mellon University researchers in Pittsburgh are developing robot dogs called Spotless for dangerous rescue operations.
Kimberly Elenberg, principal project scientist, described Spotless as a lifesaver and said it can search for casualties, assess conditions, and detect gases.
The Defense Department has heavily invested in AI and robotics in the area, supporting projects like Spotless.
After completing its tasks, Spotless receives a new battery as a reward.

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Carnegie Mellon University researchers in Pittsburgh are developing robot dogs called Spotless for dangerous rescue operations.
Kimberly Elenberg, principal project scientist, described Spotless as a lifesaver and said it can search for casualties, assess conditions, and detect gases.
The Defense Department has heavily invested in AI and robotics in the area, supporting projects like Spotless.
After completing its tasks, Spotless receives a new battery as a reward.