BOSTON (WHDH) - ICE is set to utilize high-tech assistance from a company with New England ties.

The government agency is spending $1.3 million on four robots from Connecticut-based Boston Dynamics with military-grade add-ons.

An ICE spokesperson said the robots will assess dangerous situations before putting personnel or the public at risk.

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