Boston Dynamics Employees Oppose $1.3 Million ICE Robot Deal

Oct 24, 2026
Boston Dynamics employees petitioned the company to cancel a $1.3 million contract supplying four Spot robots and related technology to ICE. The company will proceed with the sale.

Boston Dynamics employees petitioned company leaders to stop the sale of Spot robots to US Immigration and Customs Enforcement, according to WBUR. The $1.3 million contract covers four dog like robots and other Spot technology.

The petition received about 300 signatures, although the company said nearly half were submitted anonymously. Boston Dynamics employs more than 1,500 people. Employees said the deal could prompt staff departures and discourage potential hires.

Interim CEO Amanda McMaster told employees the company will proceed with the sale. Boston Dynamics said the robots are being sold to ICE's Homeland Security Investigations unit, which focuses mainly on transnational crime rather than removal operations. The company also said its sales terms prohibit customers from weaponizing its robots or using them for harm or intimidation.

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