As of May 1, 2026, the massive build-out of AI infrastructure has turned data centers into high-value fortresses, and firms like Novva Data Centers are leading the charge by deploying $300,000 quadrupeds to hold the line.
https://fortune.com/2026/03/17/robot-dog-patrols-data-centers-ai-infrastructure-buildout/
A human guard costs roughly $150k/year with benefits. Operators say a robot pays for itself in 18–24 months because it doesn’t need shifts, healthcare, or coffee breaks.
https://www.entrepreneur.com/business-news/data-centers-are-deploying-175000-robot-dogs
It’s not just security. These dogs detect thermal anomalies (overheating servers) and ultrasonic leaks that fixed cameras and humans miss during routine patrols.