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FDNY goes high-tech as it unveils its new robot ‘dogs’ and drones

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A robot "dog" at a demonstration of new technology at the FDNY academy on Randall's Island on April 25, 2023.
A robot “dog” at a demonstration of new technology at the FDNY academy on Randall’s Island on April 25, 2023.
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Mayor Eric Adams and FDNY Commissioner Laura Kavanagh were joined by other top FDNY brass for the demonstration.
Mayor Eric Adams and FDNY Commissioner Laura Kavanagh were joined by other top FDNY brass for the demonstration.
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A drone being flown at the event.
A drone being flown at the event.
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The new drone flying over Adams and Kavanagh.
The new drone flying over Adams and Kavanagh.
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The FDNY drone comes attached with a camera.
The FDNY drone comes attached with a camera.
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The drone's remote control with an aerial view of the event.
The drone’s remote control with an aerial view of the event.
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The FDNY drone hovering over the academy.
The FDNY drone hovering over the academy.
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Another FDNY drone being demonstrated at the event.
Another FDNY drone being demonstrated at the event.
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An FDNY official controlling the robot dog.
An FDNY official controlling the robot dog.
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Kavanagh and Adams examining the robot.
Kavanagh and Adams examining the robot.
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The robot comes with Dalmatian spots like a classic firehouse dog.
The robot comes with Dalmatian spots like a classic firehouse dog.
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One of the robotic dogs was used to respond to the recent parking garage collapse in Manhattan.
One of the robotic dogs was used to respond to the recent parking garage collapse in Manhattan.
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The FDNY commissioner observing the dog in action.
The FDNY commissioner observing the dog in action.
Matthew McDermott