They cost a whopping $165,000 each.
By Hezy Laing
In December 2023, reports confirmed that the IDF began using robot dogs from Israeli company Ghost Robotics to assist soldiers fighting in Gaza.
The Vision 60 is a quadrupedal unmanned ground vehicle designed for rugged terrain.
Originally developed for the U.S. Army, it can carry sensors, cameras, and communication equipment.
In Gaza, the IDF uses these robot dogs to collect life‑saving intelligence, scout dangerous areas, and support combat soldiers in urban warfare.
Their ability to maneuver through rubble and confined spaces made them particularly useful in the dense neighborhoods and tunnel‑ridden battlefields of Gaza.
The Vision 60 isn’t cheap – costing a whopping $165,000 each. Confirmed military customers include the U.S. Army, the German Bundeswehr, and the IDF.
According to reports, the robot dogs were deployed to reduce risks to human soldiers, especially in situations involving booby‑trapped buildings or ambushes.
Equipped with advanced optics and remote communication systems, they provided real‑time surveillance and helped identify threats before troops entered contested areas.
These multi‑sensor robot dogs are cutting‑edge quadrupeds designed for 3D mapping, reconnaissance, and rescue in hazardous environments.
They combine lidar, thermal imaging, and AI navigation to operate where humans cannot, making them valuable for both military operations in Gaza and civilian emergency response.
The decision to integrate Ghost Robotics’ technology reflects Israel’s broader strategy of building an “army of robots”, combining UAVs, unmanned ground vehicles, and AI‑guided systems.
Alongside drones and robotic tunnel‑exploration devices, the Vision 60s represent a new frontier in IDF operations.
While the IDF has not disclosed operational details, sources indicate that the robot dogs were used in house‑to‑house clearing operations and intelligence collection missions.
Their deployment highlights Israel’s push to leverage cutting‑edge robotics in asymmetric warfare, aiming to protect soldiers while maintaining battlefield effectiveness.
Manufacturer Ghost Robotics specializes in quadrupedal unmanned ground vehicles (Q‑UGVs) — rugged robot “dogs” designed for defense, security, and industrial applications.
Their flagship product is the Vision 60, but they also develop variants and integrations for military and commercial use.
Ghost Robotics has also been embroiled in a legal battle with Boston Dynamics over its robot dog.
In 2022, Boston Dynamics filed a lawsuit alleging that Ghost Robotics infringed on patents related to quadrupedal robot design and locomotion.
Ghost Robotics denied the claims, arguing its technology was independently developed.
The case highlights the intense competition in the robot dog industry, where intellectual property disputes shape future military and commercial applications.
