Foundation Pitches Phantom Robots for Border Patrol, Eyes Pilot Within Months

3 articles · Updated · Fox News · Aug 16

Foundation CEO Sankaet Pathak said the company has already shown its Phantom humanoid robot to DHS officials and is negotiating potential national-security contracts, with a border pilot possible “tomorrow.”
Phantom is pitched as a reconnaissance tool for the southern border that can detect people, traverse uneven terrain and map surroundings before flagging activity for human agents.
Pathak argued humanoids could cover gaps left by drones, watchtowers and vehicles in rugged terrain and tunnels, while keeping officers farther from danger during 24/7 surveillance.
DHS said it currently has no non-contractual agreements, pilots or active prime contracts with Foundation, underscoring that the proposal remains at an early stage.
A second-generation Phantom expected in coming months is designed to be waterproof, dustproof and more rugged; Pathak said any enforcement decision would still stay with humans.