A robotics company says it has pitched a humanoid robot to U.S. Department of Homeland Security officials for potential use in southern border patrol and surveillance. The company, Foundation, says its robot, Phantom, is designed to operate in outdoor environments and perform reconnaissance tasks.
According to reporting, Foundation’s CEO, Sankaet Pathak, argues that humanoid robots could help monitor hard-to-reach areas of the border. The pitches are described as part of broader efforts to move futuristic robotics capabilities closer to real-world applications, particularly for terrain where traditional methods can be challenging.
Outlets frame the proposal similarly, focusing on autonomous surveillance and the rugged geography of the southern border. Neither source provides details on whether DHS has approved, funded, or plans to deploy the system, and both discussions center on the company’s pitch rather than a confirmed operational program.
